Tracking down a scammer on your own is not impossible, even in the age of the Internet and web anonymity. Moreover, it is ...

Police are warning of scammers impersonating local law enforcement officers to extract money from unsuspecting victims.

It’s not a friendly call from your bank or credit card company warning you of a possible fraud charge. But scammers know that will get your attention. So they’re posing as your lender.“This was ...

The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for protecting Americans against fraud. In 2024, Vermonters lost $10.5 million to ...

As the name implies, the grandchild scam preys on the elderly, with the con artist calling the victim and posing as a grandchild who has fallen into a desperate situation such as running out of ...

Elliott said the name the scammer provided was “Maverick Myers.” CBP confirmed to WRAL News that it is not one of their agents. Both the badge number and case number provided were fake too ...

Many Americans are frustrated by an unending barrage of scam and spam telephone calls. Multiple reliable sources note that ...

"Eastside Eddie" uses fake identities and bank accounts to waste scammers' time and protect potential victims.

A victim of scammer Thomas Sfraga wears a shirt with ... he skipped town and moved to Arizona under a false name. When authorities arrested him in Arizona in September 2023, he skipped out on ...

The Hays Police Department warns residents about recent scam attempts where callers impersonate local officers to extort money.