Scammers try to trick drivers into thinking they face a court date and more trouble, if they don't pay up for so-called ...

Americans are losing at least $119 billion every year to scams, according to a new estimate from the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group. There is no formal U.S.

PG&E says nearly 24,000 customers across its service area reported scam attempts in 2025, with local victims losing money to fraudulent payment demands. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Scammers are ...

We've all been asked to verify our identities when logging into different accounts. But did you know that scammers can reach you through that system, too? Scott Schaefer, chief information security ...

State police are investigating after a Pittsburgh-area resident was scammed out of over $5 million by people pretending to be the Federal Trade Commission. According to a public information release ...

Berkeley police are warning residents about a “sophisticated and aggressive” scam that’s cost at least one person $450,000. In an alert sent out via Nixle, the Berkeley Police Department said there ...

Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino chronicles how a search for a niche hair product led to a scam site that was almost identical to the legitimate one. Artificial intelligence coding agents have been ...

GRAND FORKS — North Dakota is one of 11 states with a single area code. Beyond identifying the state's telephone service region, the 701 brand in North Dakota is an identity found on clothing, ...

ALABAMA (WRBL) — The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) announced Thursday that the scheduled implementation of a new area code will begin in late February 2026. According to PSC officials, the ...

RELATED VIDEO: Clay County Sheriff warns public of romance scamsWith Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Arvest Bank and the Federal Trade Commission are sharing tips to help identify online romance ...

HOUSTON – After a major gift card fraud bust tied to nearly $14 million in losses, investigators say the scam has now made its way into the Houston area. Law enforcement is warning shoppers to take a ...

McAfee’s latest Scam Detector update focuses on stopping scams before you click, scan, or reply. Real-time QR code scanning is a major upgrade, helping users avoid fake login pages and malware-filled ...