From fake car warranties to phony charity appeals, the FTC reveals the most common tactics scammers are using.

Complaints about Medicare scam calls have surged 40% compared with last year, according to data from the Better Business ...

Holiday scam robocalls and robotexts are surging nationwide, with scammers posing as charities, delivery services, and ...

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This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to contact, ...

Identity thieves have found a new way to steal consumers’ financial information: By calling with an “update” on a loan they never applied for. The con starts with a robocall from a fictitious ...

If you’ve received a scam call this year you are not alone. According to recent data released by the Federal Trade Commission, Tennessee ranks second in the country for ...

With the increase in scamming activities, Cox, Caruso, and Bradshaw say they are all devoting more resources to addressing ...

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Energy said dozens of customers have reported receiving a fraudulent call, according to a Tweet from the company’s account Friday afternoon. In the last 3 hours we've had 30 ...