Emergency scams play on your worst fears, asking for money to solve an urgent problem. These scams might occur through email ...

Knowing what red flags signal a scammer can save you a lot of time, money and financial heartache. Here are nine of the most ...

The Better Business Bureau has issued a Valentine’s Day scam alert, warning people living in the DMV about the most common ...

We live in a time of online banking, meaning when it’s time to send someone money, there’s a good chance you’re using a money transfer service like Zelle rather than handing over actual cash. While a ...

Hopefully these days everyone knows to not give their credit card information or Social Security number out through emails or text messages with unknown parties. The good news is that some common ...

Growing your business requires dedication, strategy and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are not only looking to target your ...

It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when it comes to online dating scams ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. This illustration photo taken on February 6, 2023 shows a phone screen displaying a ...

Personal loan scams are increasingly common, targeting individuals seeking quick financial solutions. Understanding how these scams operate and recognizing their warning signs can help protect your ...

Losses from the frauds in 2025 totaled about $2.6 million, the BBB reported. Reports filed last year with the consumer ...

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