With Valentine's Day approaching, the SAFPS warns South Africans about the rising threat of romance scams on social media and ...

The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service says South Africans must be careful when using social media and dating apps.

By raising awareness, communities can be protected and they can work together to stop these fraudulent activities.

A fast-growing fraud industry steals billions of dollars from U.S. consumers every year, with older adults often being hit the hardest. In the first three quarters of 2024, the Federal Trade ...

"It's a scheme that is primarily conducted over the telephone where they are looking to extort.. for a quick ransom payment, ...

If you receive a toll road text message you suspect could be a scam, the FBI previously suggested to do the following: File a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center and be sure to ...

One scam making the rounds recently exploits a common ... The Federal Trade Commission also shares tips on how to avoid scams on its website. They recommend paying attention to common practices ...

The Presidential Anti Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have revealed that there were around 5,000 Australian victims of a love scam traced to the Philippines.

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Discover the alarming rise of romance scams in South Africa and learn how to protect yourself from these cunning criminals.

Medicare open enrollment has arrived—and so have the scammers. The annual open enrollment period, which typically runs from October 15 to December 7, allows U.S. adults already on Medicare to evaluate ...

Reports of the scam have surfaced in Massachusetts, California, Florida, Illinois, and the Carolinas, among others. In 2022 alone, $8.8 billion was stolen, according to the Federal Trade Commission.