What began as a standard refund scam unraveled when the scammer openly admitted to stealing $8,000 on a recorded line. That ...

These fraudsters need to be taught a lesson.

I know there are constant financial scams, many targeting seniors. But the aggressiveness of the latest one chasing after me was still a surprise. Enough already! The first phone call came on Saturday ...

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Fake calls claiming you owe back taxes are rising, the FTC warns. These scams rely on pressure and confusion, but a few simple checks can help you avoid becoming a victim.

A troubling message landed in our inbox, and it reveals a scam that many people have never seen. Before we break it down, here is an email Gary from Palmetto, Florida, sent us: "This just happened to ...

Complaints about the calls have risen, and some older Americans have discovered that their Medicare accounts were already compromised. Steven Kurutz, 80, has been receiving up to 60 Medicare scam ...

Telia Finland said it blocked over 16.5 million scam calls in 2025, which was a record amount. Advanced automation technology and active measures to combat fraudulent calls enabled the operator to ...