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From fake car warranties to phony charity appeals, the FTC reveals the most common tactics scammers are using.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The Better Business Bureau of North Alabama’s President and CEO Karen Reeves warns of fake relief check phone calls directing people to a phishing site. Learn how the scam ...

Holiday scam robocalls and robotexts are surging nationwide, with scammers posing as charities, delivery services, and ...

CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia region is seeing an 80% increase in unwanted calls and within those, a 50% increase in fraudulent calls since the government shutdown began. Before you pick up ...

We are receiving a high volume of reports from customers about scam calls and texts claiming to be from our company. These ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment ...

Does it seem like every other call or text you get is from an unknown number trying to get you to click on a link or call back with your bank information? Well, it’s not just you. Robocalls and texts ...