The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten ...

The King County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a significant increase in “smishing” scams, where fraudsters use ...

A young woman who almost fell victim to scammers using a message that appeared to come from her bank has warned of the risks as Christmas ‘scam season’ begins. Cyber experts have warned that ‘bank ...

Be sure to stay wary, stop and think before engaging with phone or text messages, and remember the IRS will not contact you ...

Common scams include fake refund claims, threats of arrest, and suspicious links impersonating the official IRS.gov website. The IRS will not initiate contact through unsolicited texts, emails, or ...

For years, transnational criminal networks have targeted Americans with inventive scam operations. According to the Federal Trade Commission, these criminals now wreck more lives than ever before. In ...

A good way to pass the time in quarantine is to get a furry friend. Dogs and cats are in high demand and that is giving rise to scam artists. Pet scams are not new, but the pandemic is giving them a ...

Cryptocurrency scams reached alarming heights in 2025, with experts projecting that fraudsters siphoned off approximately $17 billion from victims worldwide. This figure represents a sharp increase ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you’ve noticed a recent increase in spam texts trying to get your information, you’re not alone. Consumer Reports found a 50 percent increase in text scam attempts from ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – As the holiday season approaches, Spokane residents are being warned about charity scams that target individuals through multiple avenues. Jon Maroni from Numerica Credit Union ...

TO GOLD BARS -- AND GAVE THEM TO SCAMMERS. THAT VICTIM TOOK THE STAND TODAY -- AND WAS ASKED WHAT HE FELT -- WHEN HE LEARNED THE TRUTH ... <CLIP 2589 - 12;03:03 -- 12;03;19 - SHOCK. THE SHOCK AND ...

Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says. Fake utility websites are appearing in Google searches, luring customers into a scam. According to ...