The FTC says the fear factor is what motivates victims into action-- and threats, from arrest, to financial ruin, even bodily ...

Scammers are targeting people through texts, emails, phone calls, and more, and the financial damage is staggering. 2 News ...

Teaching people what the fraudsters are doing so that they can avoid becoming victims to begin with is a critical part of what the agencies are doing.

Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, according to the FBI, and the real number is almost certainly far ...

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Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...

Tax impostor scams are on the rise during tax season, the BBB warns. Here's what to look out for and how to protect yourself.

It wasn't that long ago that the only way to secure a personal loan was to visit your local bank and fill out an application. Sure, you can still land a loan through your bank or credit union, but ...

Holiday shopping season is here, and so are the scammers. The financial technology association is leading a new “Smarter than Scams” campaign to help protect Americans from costly mistakes. We had the ...

Meeting someone online is easier than ever these days. But with the advent of AI and the profusion of scams, it is also harder than ever to know whether that special someone is actually who they say ...

Fake job offer scams are surging. Learn eight warning signs to spot fraud, avoid identity theft, and protect yourself during ...

Scammers use fake PayPal invoices for firearms to steal personal information ...