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Report the Scam – If you receive a suspicious call, report it to local law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ...

The FBI received 69,000 cryptocurrency scam complaints in 2023 -- about half were related to investment fraud.

Between 2021 and 2023, incidents of online enticement increased by 323%, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

A man was arrested in Dodge County after officials say he tried to defraud a county resident of more than $81,000.

When you’re hunting for work, a text alerting you to a new listing that sounds like your dream job could be your big break.

Fraud alerts from banks can be exploited by savvy thieves. Kurt the CyberGuy offers his advice on how to protect yourself ...

No matter how trustworthy someone might seem, don't make investment decisions based on the advice of anyone who makes unsolicited contact with you online or through an app or text message.

If you receive a message that claims to be from Apple suggesting your iCloud is running low or a payment is missing the ...

The Lubbock Police Department warns the public of another scam involving a woman attempting to impersonate police ...

A scam alert was issued by the Lycoming County Sheriff Mark Lusk urging friends, family and neighbors to beware of callers ...

Many credit card debt relief programs are just after your money. Here's how to spot the companies trying to scam you.