The estimate builds on numbers from the FBI, which are widely believed to capture only a small fraction of the money lost to scams.

Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics - and so are we. Every day, criminals use increasingly sophisticated measures ...

Americans may be losing far more to scammers than official data shows, according to a new study. The annual cost of online scams sits at an estimated $119 billion, according to a report from the ...

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has received reports of a potential texting scam targeting Ohio residents from scammers claiming to be officials from the state of Ohio — again. Residents have ...

State and local law enforcement agencies are warning the public today about a growing danger – cryptocurrency fraud. Here in Virginia, they say the rate more than doubled between 20-24 and 25.Sandy ...

While scam artists target anyone and everyone they can if they believe there's a potential for a payoff, they sadly most often focus heavily on senior citizens. Why? That's because many retirees have ...

A dramatic rise in what's known as "ghost tapping" scams is putting people who use tap-to-pay features on alert. The ...

Users will be alerted about suspicious activities like unrecognized device linking and friend requests.

Severe storms damaged communities in northwest Indiana and south of Chicago, prompting cleanup efforts while officials reminded renters of their legal protections and warned residents to watch out for ...

Spokeo reports on Airbnb scams like bait-and-switch, multiple bookings, bogus charges, and phishing. Stay safe by booking ...

Welcome to North Texas, World Cup fans. The premier sports event runs from June 11 to July 19. And while Lionel Messi dazzles crowds inside Arlington’s stadium, scammers will be working the crowd ...