This week is National Consumer Protection Week, which provides an opportunity to learn about the most common scams and ways to avoid them. One of the most common scams are imposter scams. The U.S.

Kathy helps May rethink how she’s talking to her parents about cyber scams—she explains steps that everyone can take to avoid becoming a crime victim. If you or someone you know has been the ...

Here are ways to spot and avoid potential scholarship scams. Scammers often use clever language and official-looking branding to entice students to apply for scholarships that advertise attractive ...

Languages: English. Taxpayers should be aware of a recent "smishing" scam that could cost as much as $1,400 or lead to personal data being compromised. Scams can cost U.S. taxpayers thousands of ...

They may help in resolving the issue. Educate Others: Sharing knowledge about brushing scams can help create awareness and prevent others from becoming victims. If it seems too good to be true ...

These are some of the most common phone scams to help you identify and avoid them. How the scam works: Somebody will call you ...

These scams often involve text messages requesting payment or personal information. Government agencies and toll services are urging people to be cautious and avoid clicking on suspicious links or ...