Unfortunately, scam victims across the country are getting hit with huge tax bills thanks to a change in the tax code a few years ago. In this episode, you'll meet Chester, a retiree from California ...
The Postal Service is warning of “smishing” and other scams this year as millions of Americans prepare to celebrate various holidays. “While the holiday season offers merriment, joy ...
Between porch pirates and online scams, fraudsters are getting more elaborate with their attempts to dupe consumers. One of the most common methods is through scam text messages and emails.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is reminding customers the importance of avoiding trending scams while sending and receiving gifts this year. Perhaps one of the most popular scams is "smishing ...
Tis the season for holiday scams, and we've noticed one particular scam on the rise in 2024 that's now seen everywhere: Package and delivery scams. These tricks are especially hard to notice if ...
The rise of so-called pig butchering investment scams over the past few years largely caught the world unawares, capitalizing on conditions surrounding pandemic lockdowns and global economic ...
Just as millions of Americans are sending presents and cards this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service is warning about a scam sent via text message. According to the US Postal Inspector ...
The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested nearly 800 people nationwide in connection to crypto romance scams, the agency said. EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede recently ...
But scammers are taking advantage, and customers need to be on the defensive. A new type of scam called "smishing" combines phishing with short messages or texts. The most common message ...
If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a message, contact the loyalty program directly using a verified website, phone number, or email address. In this scam, fraudsters set up fake websites ...
Here’s what to look out for to avoid donating your money to a scam, plus ways you can check your cash is going to a good cause. Action Fraud data shows that charity fraud cases were consistently ...
However, amidst the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking and celebrating, it's easy to overlook a lurking danger: scams. Scammers thrive during this busy time, preying on our excitement and ...