She also wired $49,755 on Dec. 26 to a bank account the scammers advised her to send it to, authorities said. The woman’s family learned of the scheme and reported it to law enforcement ...

As the 2025 tax season unfolds, the Internal Revenue Service has unveiled its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams. This list highlights the most prevalent scams taxpayers need to be wary of and ...

According to the Better Business Bureau, scammers are out there waiting to take advantage. "We know scammers are following the news. They see that there's going to be an influx of people looking ...

According to an FBI internet crime report, the most frequently reported crime was phishing, which intends to trick a victim into providing sensitive information like a password or bank pin.

Smishing scams involving fake toll payment requests are targeting Americans nationwide. These scams often involve text messages requesting payment or personal information. Government agencies and ...

A woman in France struck up what she thought was an online relationship with a famous actor. Only after she had sent over $850,000 to “Brad” did she discover she’d been duped by artificial ...

scammers are capitalizing on the situation by creating fake "going out of business" and liquidation websites. These fraudulent sites mimic the official JOANN website, complete with logos and ...

In today’s world of digital frauds, scammers often have the upper hand. However, every once in a while, we come across a story where the victim turns the tables on the scammer– outsmarting ...

Roofing scams often involve unsolicited offers for free inspections or repairs, especially after storms. Scammers may pose as legitimate companies, so always verify their credentials with the ...

Beware of these Social Security scams, and learn how to spot the red flags so you don't fall victim Everyone knows the importance of keeping sensitive personal information like your Social ...

A victim of scammer Thomas Sfraga wears a shirt with Sfraga’s picture on it outside Brooklyn Federal Court on Thursday, where Sfraga was sentenced to three years in prison. (John Annese / New ...

This is likely to be an impersonation scam. Such foreign agencies do not have powers to conduct investigations in Singapore or direct anyone here to assist in their investigations, the Singapore ...