The vast global industry designed to perfect cyber scams takes in some $500 billion a year. Here & Now 's Scott Tong talks to Alona Katz, chief of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Virtual Currency ...

Scam Tracker Risk Report is out for 2024, and the results show the riskiest scams reported by consumers are investment scams.

Avoid paying fees. If you’re sent any offers, prizes or job openings that require an up-front fee, chances are it’s a scam. The same goes for offers from unverified sources that require bank ...

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 ...

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 ...

"In reality, no help is needed, and the agency offers tips on how to sign up and avoid scams," the IRS states. The IRS warns that third parties making these offers will "try to steal a taxpayer's ...