Federal investigators say a new wave of bank fraud is moving faster than most people can keep up, draining checking and savings accounts in a matter of minutes once criminals gain access. The core of ...

YouTube job scams sent via text are spreading globally, Google warns. Learn the key warning signs, including unrealistic pay and requests to move chats to Telegram or WhatsApp.

American consumers lost more than $12 billion to fraud and scams in 2025. Financial scams are everywhere these days, and unfortunately, they’re not always easy to identify. On top of that, some ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick tax scam tip as tax season is underway. The Better Business Bureau is warning taxpayers about a surge in scams designed to steal your money and your identity. First, ...

SCAMMERS OFTEN TARGET OLDER CONSUMERS. AND ACCORDING TO THE LATEST SCAM REPORT FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, SCAMMERS ARE GETTING TO THEIR TARGETS MORE OFTEN. EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ...

Online scams are evolving faster than ever, exploiting AI, social engineering, and current events. From phishing emails to fake websites and crypto investment fraud, scammers leverage urgency, fear, ...

A money mule scam involves exploiting an individual to unknowingly transfer illegally obtained funds Recognize red flags: Understand signs of potential money mule requests Stay safe: Protect yourself ...

Adults 60 and older reported losing $2.4 billion in 2024 to fraud, including money lost to investment scams, according to the FTC's annual report to Congress released Dec. 1. That's up 26.3% Many ...

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCAMMERS TO TARGET YOU. SO AFTER WE WRAPPED UP THE TOP SCAMS OF 2025 LAST WEEK ON YOUR SIDE, CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE SHOWS US THE TOP SCAMS YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR IN 2026.

Learn how Instagram crypto scams work, the biggest red flags, and how to avoid fake investment offers, fees, and stolen ...