Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

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 ...

Popular holiday scams include fake delivery notifications, gift card scams, charity scams and more. Scams seem to be getting more and more convincing each year, but learning to spot the signs can help ...

Homeownership comes with many financial and emotional benefits. But wow, can it be a major hassle, particularly if you choose a fixer-upper. No matter the case, there's a good chance you'll need to ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Artificial intelligence tools are making scams easier to create and harder to spot. From deepfake videos and phone calls, scams can now look and sound alarmingly real. In May 2025, the ...

Scams are increasing at an alarming rate in central Ohio and across the nation, with significant financial losses reported. Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for ...

Today’s kids are more digitally active than ever, which makes them vulnerable to online scams. Here’s a look at some back-to-school scams targeting students—and how to avoid becoming a victim. For ...

Side-hustle scams are increasing, targeting those seeking quick or easy income. Scammers often lure victims with promises of high pay and minimal effort, often through social media or email. Protect ...

These days, rather than showing you the traditional list of links when you run a search query, Google is intent on throwing up AI Overviews instead: synthesized summaries of information scraped off ...

Are you suddenly being inundated with calls about a loan you never applied for? You’re not alone. Annoying fraud calls from personal info-seeking scammers posing as processing reps, usually promising ...

The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about online florist scams ahead of Valentine's Day. Scams often involve flowers that are late, damaged, or look nothing like the advertisement. Consumers ...

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County warned people Thursday about an ongoing scam involving text messages falsely claiming recipients owe toll road fees or payments for traffic violations. “Spam ...