ZDNET's key takeaways Scam texts relating to tolls and deliveries have made Chinese scammers billions.US-based mules are paid ...

Phishing and smishing scams, imposter scams and scams regarding your government benefits are some of the biggest credit card “gotchas” to watch out for in 2025. Criminals who get their hands on your ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office is alerting residents of a rising scam involving your card declining. According to Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck, Jr., scammers ...

Credit card fraud has been on the rise in recent years. The Federal Trade Commission’s most recent database indicates that 416,582 cases of credit card fraud were reported in 2024, making it one of ...

Respondents offered many good ideas: Try to recover the money. Focus on positive things in your life. Forgive yourself for making a mistake. Many assured the individual that anyone can fall for a scam ...

The incidents highlight the growing problem of skimming scams, which have seen a significant increase in recent years. The FBI advises consumers to be vigilant and inspect card readers for any signs ...

A recent alert from the BBB warns that fraudulent websites and deceptive sellers are taking advantage of shoppers eager to ...

Have you ever received a suspicious email or pop-up that made your heart race, even for a second? You're not alone. Online scams are getting more convincing every day, and even the most tech-savvy ...

Scam calls are on the rise in India, and spammers are quite smart about ways to get you to share sensitive information like ...

Criminal groups based in China have made more than $1 billion from text message scams targeting Americans, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The scam texts claim to be from agencies ...

The BBB urges consumers to be cautious and remember that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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