scams

Safeguard your information during the holidays: Learn about common scams such as eCard viruses, charity scams, and gift card scams.

A new study by Social Catfish says American youth lost a record $210 million to online scams in 2022, up 2,500% since 2017 - the largest increase of any age group.

What are the odds? That the scammer calls the actual officer, he's impersonating? This happened in Pierce County, Washington!

Company officials say it's a phishing scam. The scammers are hoping you'll believe it's a legitimate message and respond with vital financial information. Don't do that.

Just as we're nearing the wrap-up of Girl Scout Cookie season, typically January through early March, comes the word of a growing problem with puckered-up patrons getting scammed

The FTC reports a record $547 million was lost to romance scams in 2021. BBB officials say scammers not only use words but photos to scam people.

IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig says taxpayers need to take special care this year due to several critical tax law changes that took place in 2021 and ongoing challenges related to the pandemic.

If you get the UPS fraud email especially when you aren't expecting anything from the company delete it. You can also report the email to fraud@ups.com.

Scams and scammers are nothing new. Pharaoh famously fell for the square-wheeled chariot scam back in the day. Ok, I made that up, but it could have happened. Of course, scams these days are easier to pull off with the advent of the internet. All the bad guys need you to do is click a link in an email, for example, and you're sunk.

You can learn more about consumer topics and file a consumer complaint online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357).

The scams come in the form of phone calls as well, and authorities always warn to never give out your financial or other information over the phone.