Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for fake warrants, and targeting families of ...

"I don't use Facebook. I don't even have an email. How could scammers possibly know anything about me?" That's the question I hear from people over 60 all the time. If you assume that by staying off ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — A new scam study from the Better Business Bureau explores how scammers acquire and use personal data for identity theft. Scammers collect social security numbers, credit card information ...

You're sipping your morning coffee when your phone rings. It's a number you don't recognize. On the other end is someone claiming to be from your bank, asking you to "confirm a recent charge." Sound ...

A 16TB database with 4.3 billion LinkedIn‑style work profiles was left wide open online, handing scammers perfect fuel to ...

Downsizing should feel like a fresh start. A smaller home, less upkeep, maybe even a retirement community with new friends. In fact, more than 3 million elderly Americans move every year. Are you ...

Everywhere you look there's a potential scam waiting to happen. Look no further than your inbox, CNET survey finds. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven ...

Every year, American seniors lose over $28 billion to fraud, according to AARP. But here's the shocking part: Only a fraction ever gets reported. If you've received a letter, email, or call claiming ...

They put their lives on the line to fight for our freedoms, but after surviving the front lines of war, many veterans are losing a personal battle that is costing them dearly. Nearly nine in 10 ...

Scammers lure consumers with low prices or free merchandise. They may impersonate a person or company you know. Although ...