Eye on Scams: Victims double-dipped in refund and recovery scams

After successfully taking your money, some scammers will then their victims' personal information to other con artists. The ...
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I Almost Fell for an $80K Check Scam — Here’s How I Caught It in Time

When Joe Schulz*, a small-business owner based in New Jersey, received a new customer order from a company based in Dubai, he felt that something may be off. It turned out his instincts were right, as ...
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Sellers beware: Overpayment scam starts with a check that is for more than the agreed-on price

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Right now on Facebook Marketplace, there are all kinds of things for sale, grills, furniture, appliances, cars, even a diamond ring. The virtual garage sale is an easy way to get ...
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We tested 4 popular scam-detection apps. Here's what actually worked

Artificial intelligence is creating more convincing scams, with fake emails, cloned voices and spoofed caller IDs. KSL tested ...
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Murrysville couple lost thousands of dollars after check made to JCPenney was ‘washed’

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. — A couple from Murrysville reported that they mailed their check to pay their monthly bill, but instead of settling their account, they became victims of a scam that cost them ...
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I found an out-of-state buyer for my grandmother’s classic car. He wants me to cash a check. Is this a financial scam?

My brother tends to be an overly trusting person. He is handling the sale of our grandmother’s classic vehicle. We advertised it online, and now someone from across the country wants to buy our car, ...

Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, exploiting filing program changes.