Scams

AI is making “wrong number” text scams more common, and the best defense is no response, and reporting the text as spam.

Consumers reported losing $14.8 million to text job scams in 2023 and that figure shot up to $61.2 million in 2024, according to the FTC.

Texts telling people they have unpaid tolls are usually a scam to steal money and personal information, according to the FBI and FTC.

As Americans file their taxes, scammers are increasing their efforts to steal personal information. Take these steps to protect yourself.

News4 and Consumer Reports have new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim.

The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning earlier this year letting smartphone users know they were being targeted in an unpaid tolls scam.

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.

Twenty-five Canadian suspects are charged with bilking American elders of $21 million as part of a “grandparent scam,” according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.

Beware of scam texts claiming unpaid TxTag tolls. Here’s how to report them.

Thanks to data breaches and sharing too much information online, identity theft is a real issue. But there are steps you can take to make it tougher for someone to impersonate you.

Though impersonating a federal agent is a crime, that has not stopped impostors from taking advantage of immigrants with legal status and undocumented migrants.

A North Texas family received a ring in the mail they never ordered, raising concerns about a possible scam. Experts warn it could be part of a “brushing” scheme. 온라인카지노사이트 5 Responds shows what to do if it happens to you.

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Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning to consumers on Thursday following the growing prominence of a potential phone scam — many involving calls from someone named Jessica.

As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert.

As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams. 온라인카지노사이트 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Here are some tips from the Better Business Bureau to avoid scams when buying tickets for sporting events, concerts and other events.

Scammers often prey on the public’s sympathy and generosity after natural disasters using tactics like fradulent charities and crowdfunding campaigns.

During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims.