According to FBI stats for North Carolina last year, three of the biggest scams -- based on dollars lost -- include: Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke says to remember that many scams play on two ...

"If you answer, it notifies them that the number is active. When a number is active, it can be sold to telemarketers for a ...

FBI warns criminals are altering social media photos for fake kidnappings. Learn how the scam works and how to protect your ...

Scammers swap m for rn in Microsoft emails to steal logins. Learn how typosquatting works and the simple steps that stop it cold.

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.

One disturbing scam involves crooks who impersonate officials to convince consumers that they must withdraw money from accounts to protect it.

Certain area codes are frequently used by smishing scammers: 473, 232,268,809, 829, 849 976, 242. But experts warn to be wary of texts from your own area code or from major ones like 212 (New York) ...

Another PayPal phishing scam is circulating, this time with email notifications about recurring or automatic payments. The ...

Circle K has made millions by renting space to crypto ATMs – even amid mounting evidence that the machines are playing a key role in international fraud schemes.

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

SCAMMERS OFTEN TARGET OLDER CONSUMERS. AND ACCORDING TO THE LATEST SCAM REPORT FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, SCAMMERS ...

A local man thought there was a problem with his computer, then when he tried tech support, he ended up falling for an ...