A Tennessee man pleaded guilty to trying to scam Fresno County out of more than $1 million.

The same scams are proliferating in the inboxes of every author I know.  While I can’t 100% prove these fraudulent emails are ...

A strange internet message that initially seems harmless quickly reveals itself as a scam attempt. This breakdown highlights common red flags, how these scams operate, and why users should stay alert ...

DATA WAS COMPROMISED. YOU’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING WHEN YOUR PHONE PINGS. IT’S A TEXT FROM AN UNKNOWN NUMBER. OF COURSE. IS IT REAL OR ANOTHER SCAM? A NEW CONSUMER REPORTS SURVEY FINDS THAT TECH ...

We have received several calls and e-mails about a suspicious text message circulating around Wilmington. The text cites fraudulent activity on bank accounts, but consumers should beware. “The number ...

During the vacation season, scammers on vacation portals such as Booking or Airbnb are in high season. Some current traps to ...

UGI Utilities, Inc. is alerting customers to another scam attempt after a homeowner was recently targeted by someone posing as a UGI representative. According to the utility, a customer scheduled for ...

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Bob Nelson was targeted in a scam, with scammers asking for gift cards as a deposit for some Maine Coon cats worth up to $5,000, texting him repeatedly and refusing phone calls. Bob Nelson, Valley ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the start of the World Cup just 100 days away and matches quickly to follow in Kansas City, Missouri’s attorney general is already warning of ticket scams. Catherine Hanaway ...

WhatsApp is rolling out a new warning system for chats with unfamiliar numbers, aiming to help users spot potential scams ...