CHICO — 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 ...

In the current digital era, financial security is an issue that we usually do not pay attention to until suddenly, through a notification or a transaction we did not expect, we realize just how much ...

Selling your car online should be simple. Lately, though, more sellers are running into fake "vehicle report" demands from so-called buyers. The pitch looks routine, yet it leads straight to a payment ...

Welcome to Wiley’s new series on fraud and scam prevention. Bad actors increasingly exploit America’s communications, banking, and digital systems to achieve astounding levels of fraud. With American ...

If you get an urgent text message about a package, it's probably a scam. Here's how to tell, and how to avoid getting suckered.

Texting and messaging scam attempts have increased by 50 percent in the past year, with young adults experiencing the sharpest rise of any age group. That’s one of several important findings in the ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...