Betesh’s story highlights a troubling trend. Cryptocurrency kiosks, a favorite tool for scammers, were used in scams that led ...

You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears to have contacted you by mistake? Though you may be tempted to respond, ...

Scams have become more sophisticated over the years, and they continue to target unsuspecting individuals in communities just like ours. From phone calls ...

Whether you've fallen for text message scams in the past or even just side-eyed a slightly suspicious text, there's no reason to feel embarrassed—according to the FTC, text message scams shook ...

If you get an urgent text message about a package, it's probably a scam. Here's how to tell, and how to avoid getting suckered.

The Better Business Bureau warns scammers will be especially aggressive this tax season, with schemes ranging from identity theft and phishing to fake IRS calls and fraudulent tax preparers. Scammers ...

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GOOD EVENING. I’M JERE GISH, AND I’M THASMEEN MAHFUZ. MORE PEOPLE ARE FALLING VICTIM TO SCAMS IN PENNSYLVANIA, AND THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS FIGHTING BACK. DAVE SUNDAY SPOKE WITH EIGHT ON YOUR ...

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are sent by scammers spoofing the IRS and other tax agencies. The FTC has some advice for making it safely through tax season.