Fraudsters are using texts offering jobs to target phones, often posing as Amazon with suspicious contact details and no ...

Over 330,000 government impersonation complaints were reported to the FTC in 2025, a 25% increase. Here's how SSA scams work and how to protect yourself.

Elder fraud is a significant issue, with reported losses reaching nearly $5 billion in 2024. Scammers often build emotional ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

If you think scam emails are all poorly-worded messages asking you to help a faraway prince transfer millions of dollars out of his country, you need to be aware of today’s much trickier phishing ...

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 ...

Personal loan scams are increasingly common, targeting individuals seeking quick financial solutions. Understanding how these scams operate and recognizing their warning signs can help protect your ...

Millions of Facebook users filed claims in a recent privacy settlement after the platform was accused of mishandling user data. The approved payouts have been rolling out, which means people are ...

WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Every year, the Better Business Bureau serving Metro Washington D.C. hears from thousands of consumers and business owners about a variety of scams and frauds. Many are new twists ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The scam often arrives from a close friend. (Anna Barclay via Getty Images) WhatsApp has taken action against the ‘PIN Code scam’ ...

Scam busters Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik, the YouTuber duo behind Trilogy Media, will host a new series on Fox Nation in which they’ll track, confront and expose real-life scammers around the world.