While the term "scam" is officially defined as "a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation," the legal world uses the term "fraud." Fraud is legally defined as: "the intentional use of deceit ...

A local woman received a call she thought was from her sister, but it turned into a scary scam and demand for money.

The E-ZPass scam texts — or scams involving other similar toll services — have seemingly been the most prevalent scam in 2025 ...

Fake college enrollments have been surging as crime rings deploy “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and ...

An Illinois woman thought she was sending gift cards to actor Kevin Costner in hopes of elevating her financial portfolio. It ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville woman is accused of shooting a man who she said scammed her out of $300 for her cable service.

A Broward County accountant already accused of scamming dozens of tax clients over two months ago is now facing new fraud and ...

Scammers are reviving the Xfinity imposter scam, now claiming that a previously offered 50% discount is being removed, and ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The next scam call you receive may not be from someone posing as law enforcement but as a fire inspector. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is warning about people ...

These scams now feature fake surveys, tiered "VIP" memberships and deceptive credit systems that make the purchase process intentionally confusing. Users are promised deep discounts or access to ...