Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

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Scam phone calls have been around for years, but the tactics behind them are changing fast. UK network O2 says it now blocks about 50 million suspicious calls every month, and cybersecurity ...

The start of a new year is the perfect time to resolve to protect your personal and financial information. BBB presents the ...

CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

We are receiving a high volume of reports from customers about scam calls and texts claiming to be from our company. These ...

Steve Klein's phone rings constantly at his Over-the-Rhine business, but most calls aren't from customers — they're from scammers targeting him with up to 80 fraudulent calls every single day. The ...

Walmart’s name pops up in Washington’s new consumer-safety crackdown. Online scams are increasing, with $16.6 billion in losses reported to the FBI in 2024. Scammers frequently use the Walmart brand ...

Georgian prosecutors say the former head of the State Security Service took bribes to shield scam call centers that targeted ...