From fake car warranties to phony charity appeals, the FTC reveals the most common tactics scammers are using.

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Scam calls have exploded into a nationwide problem, reaching levels that experts now describe as a crisis. Americans are bombarded daily with fake delivery updates, bank alerts, and government ...

Holiday scam robocalls and robotexts are surging nationwide, with scammers posing as charities, delivery services, and ...

Law enforcement is urging Americans to be aware of a surge in scams related to the coronavirus. The FBI and local cybersecurity experts are issuing an urgent alert especially as more and more people ...

A North Texas consumer is sounding the alarm over a convincing scam. She said she knew the red flags, but a scam caller was still able to gain her confidence. Read on for the strategy experts ...

Americans receive tens of millions of unsolicited automated calls and texts each day, often intended to dupe them into forking over personal information or money. That's the thrust of a new report by ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Pima County Sheriff's Department is advising residents that scam callers are using AI to disguise themselves as family members. PCSD said scammers are using AI to pretend to ...