Learn more about it. The number of financial scams for consumers to avoid was already nearly endless, but this figure exploded when digital currency — also called cryptocurrency — became ...

According to a survey by the Global Anti Scams Alliance (GASA), around 10% of UK adults fell prey to a scam in the last 12 months, while 53% said they have come across more scams than usual over ...

As residents in the Southeast recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and face the wrath of Hurricane Milton, the National Insurance Crime Bureau … ...

Around 2.7 million houses have solar panels nationwide, but as solar has become more popular, so has the prevalence of solar panel scams and illegitimate companies. To avoid being scammed and ...

About HK$4.5 billion in losses have been incurred from scam and fraud cases in the city in the first six months of 2024.

Here are some ways to spot common scams to protect yourself from becoming a victim. One of the most concerning trends right now is the emergence of fake candidate websites and social media accounts.

However, a scam that uses the codes at parking meters is making people become more vigilant before they pay. “Think twice before scanning QR codes in public,” a TikTok user said in a post.

Not long ago, Monica Cotelingham found herself stuffing cash into a Bitcoin machine at a gas station in suburban Maryland and weeping. Earlier that day, she had received a call from a phone number ...

Scammers often rely on fear to steal your hard-earned money. No matter the scam, whether it's a Microsoft call scam or government impersonation, they all attempt to scare you by claiming that ...

The Better Business Bureau is warning the public that an increasing number of consumers are reporting similar experiences to its BBB Scam Tracker. Here's how it works. Consumers reported shopping ...

Staged accidents, false medical claims and agent fraud are some of the most common car insurance scams. Defensive driving is one of the best ways to avoid car insurance scams. You should report ...

David Sweeney is lukewarm about the federal government's proposed scam crackdown, which promises to introduce hefty fines and new obligations on banks, telcos and social media platforms.