‘I can’t get over this’: A CBS journalist who reports on scams nearly became a victim himself. Here's how he spotted it before it was too late

A reporter who covers scams nearly fell victim to an imposter scam, but one key fact held him back. Experts comment on why ...

Summer scams are heating up: Here are the red flags people miss

PeopleFinders reports that summer scams are on the rise, with common types including travel imposters, gambling schemes, ...
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25 most popular scams: protect yourself from fraud now!

Scammers are getting smarter. Learn about the 25 most popular scams you should watch out for, from imposter calls to phishing ...
CNET

Don't Panic If You've Been Scammed. Here's What to Do Instead

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...
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Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Options to use the Zelle payments network are seen on a mobile banking app in New York, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Patrick ...
Forbes

How To Avoid Text Scams And Spot Red Flags Early

In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...
CNET

These AI Scams All Have Red Flags. Here's How to Spot Them

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...
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What to look out for if you think you’re getting scammed

Two financial crimes experts from Merchants Bank came to Houston County to present on ways to prevent fraud. In the basement ...
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Alleged scammer gets bag of chocolate coins instead of $700K in gold after alerting store owner — what tipped him off

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. A suspected scammer expecting to collect $700,000 worth of gold instead walked away with a bag of chocolate ...
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Did You Get An NHTSA Ticket? The Agency Doesn’t Have Your Number, But Scammers Do

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has a lot on its plate. It’s constantly investigating defect claims, reviewing crash data, and working with automakers on recall campaigns.
Detroit Free Press

Lost money to a scam? Take these steps right away

Consumers want to go directly to their financial institution to safeguard their account. You can report fraud, scams and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Consider initiating a credit ...
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Don’t get scammed loving on Dad for Father’s Day — protect your wallet

Don’t let your love for dad turn you into an easy mark for Father’s Day scammers. Father's Day this year is Sunday, June 21. A recent consumer survey by the Medill Spiegel Research Center at ...