Financial scams are becoming more common — and far more convincing — as fraudsters increasingly rely on artificial intelligence and other advanced tools. According to the Federal Trade Commission, ...

TULSA, Okla. — Scammers target people through texts, emails, phone calls, and more, and the financial damage is staggering. In 2024, Americans lost more than $12.5 billion to scams, a 25% increase ...

New data from the FTC show social media was the costliest fraud contact method in 2025, with nearly 30% of people who ...

In the past 12 months, 57 percent of adults worldwide experienced a scam and 23 percent lost money. Shopping scams affected 54 percent of victims, while investment scams and unexpected money scams ...

Protect your money and personal information by learning how to identify and avoid widespread scams on payment apps like Venmo ...

Just about every day, we receive emails from readers who have encountered new scams. Many involve cryptocurrency. The pattern keeps repeating. Someone receives a message that feels urgent, emotional ...

Side-hustle scams are increasing, targeting those seeking quick or easy income. Scammers often lure victims with promises of high pay and minimal effort, often through social media or email. Protect ...

Scammers particularly use the holiday season to steal your money and information. Hoping consumers will let down their guard, or just trying to spoof legitimate businesses, scammers will do everything ...