According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.

The digital age has allowed Americans to transact business at their fingertips, from the comforts of their couch. Never has banking or shopping been more convenient — nor made us more vulnerable to ...

SPOT THOSE SCAM SITES. SO FOLKS, THE QUICKEST WAY TO SPOT A FAKE WEBSITE IS TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE WEBSITE ADDRESS. YOU CAN FIND THAT UP HERE IN THE ADDRESS BAR AT THE TOP OF YOUR SCREEN. AND THAT’S ...

Text message scams remain a growing problem, and one in particular — the “accidental text” or “wrong number” scam — has been making the rounds again. Scammers send short, friendly messages that look ...