A text scam is circulating in Sheldon, Iowa. The scammer is impersonating a local pastor. And, this kind of scam happens a ...

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 ...

The Federal Trade Commission received 2.6 million fraud reports from US consumers in 2024. If you fall for *** scam, acting quickly can help you recover. First, cut off all communication with the ...

A phishing text message appears on the screen of a phone. Phishing remains a tactic employed by cybercriminals. Scammers send unsolicited emails, texts, or calls impersonating legitimate companies to ...

E-commerce fraud will explode 133% in the next few years, rising from $56 billion in 2025 to $131 billion in 2030, according to a market research firm projection.

America’s tax season has brought a new alert for taxpayers amid a spike in scam callers. The Federal Trade Commission reports a sharp rise in phone scammers claiming to be from the IRS, calling ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...