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America faces new and growing threats with scammers able to defraud investors and retirees from across the globe. FINRA and other financial regulators must get into this fight in a much more ...

Cameron Nakashima joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss how scammers trick job seekers into handing over personal information or money, how to spot a fake job offer or scam, how to ...

Physical ID theft recovery proves more complex than credit card fraud, requiring police reports across multiple jurisdictions ...

Romance scams are becoming more sinister as organized fraud factories overseas target U.S. bank accounts. Learn how these ...

The newly released data, contained in an annual report mandated by Congress, underscore the fact that other schemes, such as ...

Scammers exploit extreme weather, impersonating utility companies or offering quick repairs. Learn how to spot these traps and protect your money.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the day of love slowly approaches, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reminding those looking to fall in love to not fall for this heartbreaking scam. The FBI warns ...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning that after any big storm, understand that utility and other scammers aren’t far ...

Be vigilant against sophisticated fraud schemes targeting communities nationwide Scam attempts have increased sharply over ...

The Super Bowl is a scammer’s dream, according to online safety experts, and fans should be on “high alert” for fraudulent tickets and counterfeit websites while hunting for seats to the big ...

The BBB says tax impostor scams are on the rise during tax season. These scams often involve phishing phone calls from fraudsters. The messages often warn that this may be the final attempt to make ...