One tap is often all it takes for money to leave your account for good.

Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Bad-faith actors use social media and AI to create targeted messaging scams. Learn their tricks and how to keep yourself from ...

IRS tax scam calls are on the rise. Learn how to identify fake calls about back taxes and what to do if you get one.

New research led by the University of Portsmouth uncovers how scammers operate worldwide, dividing them into five "monstrous" ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account. From ...

Losing your life savings to fraud is not a distant fear; it is a real and growing risk. Scams involving criminals pretending to be bank representatives have surged, with the Federal Trade Commission ...

It’s a scam intended to steal either your identity or your money. The FTC reported that consumers lost more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25 % increase from the prior year. The second-highest ...

The issue seems to be on the rise as this month, officials have issued warnings about the scams in Indiana, Maryland and Michigan.

Bank scams are a huge industry, and growing rapidly, with criminals targeting the unwary with ever-changing new scams. So how ...

The Office of the Inspector General is warning Social Security recipients about letters that are going out, purportedly from ...

The holiday shopping season should feel exciting, but for scammers, it's rush hour. And this year, one trick is hitting more inboxes and phones than ever: the fake refund scam. If you've ever seen an ...