In the current digital era, financial security is an issue that we usually do not pay attention to until suddenly, through a notification or a transaction we did not expect, we realize just how much ...

CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Auditor’s office is seeing nearly twice as many fraud complaints as it did this time last ...

If you are applying for jobs online, do your research before accepting an interview or employment offer. Job scammers have gotten very sophisticated, convincingly claiming to represent real employers, ...

With AI fueling new schemes, scams have become a booming business—and 2026 could be the most lucrative year yet. I show you how to spot them and stay safe.

Seniors tend to own their homes and have strong credit and ample savings, according to the FBI — all factors that make scams targeting seniors increasingly common. They’re also less likely to report ...

Older adults lost $2.4 billion in scams in 2024, four times higher than the $600 million lost in 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Online scams, or cyber scams, are one common way ...

That urgent email from your boss might not be from your boss at all. A fake boss scam is a form of fraud in which scammers pose as a company executive to trick an employee into sending money or ...