Older adults lost $2.4 billion in scams in 2024, four times higher than the $600 million lost in 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Online scams, or cyber scams, are one common way ...

(WSPA) – The US Post Office said mail theft is a growing problem. One Greenville man learned that the hard way when someone stole his checks right out of his mailbox. In this 7NEWS Here to Help ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Texas, with many wishing to donate to charities that support victims and their families, consumers should be aware of how to avoid ...

What used to be simple forgery or stolen checks has evolved into coordinated attacks that exploit every weak spot in the claim payment process. From account takeovers and phishing attacks to ...

Legal consequences can be up to 20 years in prison, plus fines of more than $250,000. This scheme often combines with other fraud types. Because of the complexity of this crime, investigating this ...

Scammers target veterans more frequently than the general public, a trend documented by consumer-protection groups and state agencies. AARP has found veterans are more likely than non-veterans to ...