Wire fraud losses often aren’t protected by the FDIC or the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Here’s what banks cover, what they ...

With summer on the way, identity fraud could peak—in 2024, consumers reported that most identity fraud incidents happened in the summer months, when spending is typically high. Here are 15 tips to ...

At the heart of the problem are skimmers—devices designed to steal magnetic stripe data from card readers at fuel pumps. LONG BEACH, California—Fuel card fraud has become a critical concern for ...

With the annual April 15 tax filing date looming two months away, tax experts say it’s time to collect your tax documents and prepare your state and federal tax returns. Getting a head start on your ...

‘Your debit card has been compromised so we will need your online banking sign on information and full card number to dispute the charges” or “I will send you $15,000 and all you need to do is go to a ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

Kevin Clark, elder protection and fraud specialist for the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, will be the featured speaker when the local Retired Public Employees’ Association chapter holds its ...

Artificial intelligence has received widespread adoption in industries across the globe. While the hope is that these tools will only be used for good, the reality is that many people will use them ...

NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — As we enter the holiday shopping season, the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers shopping online to remain vigilant about scams and ...

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