Scammers are using new technology and familiar tactics to make phone scams harder to spot: Here’s what to watch for.

The Federal Trade Commission released a new report Monday on fraud targeting older Americans, defined as people 60 and older.

Hopefully these days everyone knows to not give their credit card information or Social Security number out through emails or text messages with unknown parties. The good news is that some common ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Scams targeting senior citizens have long been a problem, but experts say they’re becoming more frequent and harder to spot. That’s why U.S. Sen Jack Reed teamed up with the ...

Investment scams don’t always start with an obvious pitch to buy the next hot stock or crypto. They are often sneakier.

Common Scam Types During the Holiday Season Scammers will go to extraordinary lengths to try to deceive us this holiday season. The FBI is here to help you, providing tips on the types of scams to ...

Today’s chronically online world seems to breed more scam and spam messages than ever before. While people may be better at recognizing phishy calls, emails and texts, scammers are becoming bolder, ...

Car insurance fraud is an umbrella term that includes several different types of fraud. It happens when someone deliberately deceives a car insurance company for personal gain. Perpetrators of car ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – As technology makes our lives easier, it is also becoming easier for scammers to fraudulently access ...

It's easy to lose our critical thinking skills around the holidays. In a frenzy of last-minute gift shopping and travel bookings, we can be more anxious, more distracted and more vulnerable. "There's ...

‘This is Chase Bank, there is a hold on your account due to a security breach, click here to verify your information’ Have you ever received a suspicious text message like this one from a supposedly ...

The holiday shopping season is creating fresh openings for scammers looking to snag consumers' payment data, according to Visa's 2025 Holiday Threats Report. Artificial intelligence is also helping ...