As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift and travel more than usual. Staying alert, taking a moment to ...

Beware of Disaster Relief Scams When disaster strikes, so do fraudsters, whether it's a pandemic or weather-related. Hiding behind the guise of an actual aid organization, scammers typically use a ...

In impersonation scams, criminals pretend to be someone you know, a friend, colleague, or family member. They may claim they’ve changed their phone number or that they’re in urgent trouble and need ...

Popular holiday scams include fake delivery notifications, gift card scams, charity scams and more. Scams seem to be getting more and more convincing each year, but learning to spot the signs can help ...

When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the victims, it’s not hyperbole. One area where this is increasingly evident is elder fraud, as the amounts of money ...

Maybe this holiday season, you'll get a call from a loved one — a child away at college, a grandchild, your niece in New Jersey — and they'll tell you exactly what they want for Christmas. And, well, ...

Scams are increasing at an alarming rate in central Ohio and across the nation, with significant financial losses reported. Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for ...

Each day, cryptocurrency investments continue to garner mainstream attention and attract new investors; however, it has become increasingly troublesome to keep these digital assets safe. In Washington ...

WITH STATE POLICE ABOUT THE SCAMS. YOU NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR. MANY OF THOSE SCAMS ARE HAPPENING RIGHT HERE ON OUR PHONE OR OUR COMPUTER, AND EXPERTS SAY THEY ARE GETTING MORE SOPHISTICATED AND EASIER ...

Scammers will target anyone. Young people are often lured by shopping scams and fake job offers. People in their 30s and 40s fall for impersonation and investment scams. Seniors are targeted with just ...