Scammers pose as Social Security officials to steal info or money. Learn how to spot, report, and protect yourself from these frauds.

Quick Read Romance scams targeting seniors generate over $1B in annual losses according to the FTC. Retirees are primary targets due to available funds and lower technological proficiency. Are you ...

Scammers love tax season. We asked seven fraud experts to offer practical advice for spotting a tax scam—and staying safe when filing.

A study found the state has the most complaints of scam calls and texts. One expert said if you answer, there are some key things to be aware of.

Got a breach letter with a code and a deadline? Learn fast checks to spot fakes, verify Kroll safely and avoid SSN traps.

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission warned that it has seen a “big wave” of phone scams in which fraudsters claim to be ...

Scammers will try anything, including pretending to be employees of a major corporation. Things didn't quite work out for one such scammer, though.

The FTC says as many as 98% of people will open a text message, making it an effective tool for scammers who send random ...

Spam and scam calls have trained many Americans to ignore unknown numbers, but that distrust can mean missed schools, doctors, and jobs.

The FBI says "gold courier" scams have cost Americans an estimated $262 million in the span of months. Here’s how the scheme ...

Learn how scammers exploit Google's AI Overviews with fake phone numbers and how to protect yourself.