When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the victims, it’s not hyperbole. One area where this is increasingly evident is elder fraud, as the amounts of money ...

Popular holiday scams include fake delivery notifications, gift card scams, charity scams and more. Scams seem to be getting more and more convincing each year, but learning to spot the signs can help ...

As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

You’re relaxing at home, winding down for the evening, when all of a sudden, your phone rings. It’s not a number you recognize, but the area code matches yours, so you pick up. The voice on the other ...

Given the number of phishing scams we have all faced over the past decade, most of us have developed a basic skill to spot and avoid obvious phishing emails or SMS messages. Cybercriminals are aware ...

Last year, consumers lost $5.7 billion to investment scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Some of the most common scams include engaging with suspicious trading platforms, investing in an ...

SANDY — The romance scam struck Rita at the worst time possible. With many personal issues going on in her life and a panging sense of loneliness, she needed a connection more than ever. When someone ...

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Scams are on the rise in Beaufort County, and a lot of them are targeting the elderly. Federal officials say one out of every 10 adults over 60 will fall victim to some form of ...

Although the holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and laughter with friends and family, it’s also a Christmastime all its own for thieves and scammers. The combination of a giving spirit and a ...