In recognition of Military Consumer Protection Month, the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection warned members of the military community to be aware of scams targeting active-duty ...

It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when it comes to online dating scams ...

Scam texts are becoming more sophisticated. Learn how to spot the warning signs, avoid common schemes, and protect yourself from text message fraud.

Online shopping scams are on the rise. Learn how to verify sellers and protect your money from fraudulent sites.

Artificial intelligence is turbocharging everything — even scams targeting finances, careers and dating lives.

Chances are you've received a call, email, or text message from a scammer before, even if you didn't realize it. Scammers often reach out to people with seemingly legitimate concerns. However, they ...

Not every sales pitch for a reverse mortgage should be worth your time. People aged 62 or older are the target demographic for reverse mortgages — a tool that can tap their home’s equity for cash. But ...

We're now deep into tax season with most people filing between now and the April 15 deadline. This also means that we're now deep into scam season for fraudsters and cybercriminals. Over the years, ...

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The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off, which means scammers are out in force. Fake tickets, fake streaming sites, crypto traps, scam betting apps, and more are all targeting eager fans. Here's ...

Mortgage fraud happens when someone omits or falsifies information in connection with the process of buying a house. This can be from predatory lenders trying to defraud borrowers or from borrowers ...