Almost everyone who responded to the survey, 95%, said they’ve taken steps to protect their finances from fraud or scams in ...

Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses protecting America's retirement savers from scams and fraud with The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HOWLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – Financial fraud is on the rise. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there was a 25% increase in ...

Every year, about 90% of consumers either fall for or encounter online scams. And while many consumers are sophisticated enough to avoid some of the most common scams, it doesn’t take much for a ...

While many scams today target people of all ages, older adults are often singled out or suffer the greatest financial harm.

Social media has become a primary source for everything from gift ideas to productivity hacks. "Finfluencers," or financial ...

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regularly issues public service announcements to keep people safe and informed of any ...

For years, transnational criminal networks have targeted Americans with inventive scam operations. According to the Federal Trade Commission, these criminals now wreck more lives than ever before. In ...

Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers; it's also a holiday where financial fraud spikes. Scams tied to love, gifts and loneliness can drain bank accounts, and security experts are warning people not ...

More Americans say they've experienced some form of financial fraud over the last year, according to a new Bankrate survey.

I question whether targeting these massive online platforms alone is the right approach in combating today’s rapidly evolving ...