Mother’s Day scams are seasonal fraud attempts that take advantage of how people shop and communicate during this time. They ...

As fewer transactions are made with cash, the utilization of credit cards—and their use online, in particular—continues to ...

LANSING, Mich. — Gift cards are a convenient holiday present. But if you're not careful, scammers can pounce and use up your Christmas gift right under your nose. “Gift cards are a popular holiday ...

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Everyone loves a gift card – they’re easy to give and get, so we spend billions of dollars on them annually. But scammers want them just as much. “Scammers love gift cards because ...

Chances are you’ve received a call, email, or text message from a scammer before, even if you didn’t realize it. Scammers often reach out to people with seemingly legitimate concerns. However, they ...

Illinois AG logged more than 18,900 consumer complaints in 2024; construction led. FTC reported $12.5 billion in U.S. fraud losses in 2024; investments and imposters common. Officials urge credit-card ...

The risks of walking around with your credit card are obvious, but it's hard to be aware of all the countless online scams that may target your card. The scammer's objective in both situations is the ...

Digital payment systems like PayPal are more popular than ever, and scammers are following the money. Here's what you can do to guard against them.