Knowing what red flags signal a scammer can save you a lot of time, money and financial heartache. Here are nine of the most ...

A scam may be simple or surprisingly complex; the trick is knowing what to look out for. It may be easier to fall for a scam when you're struggling financially or your credit score has taken a hit.

Meeting someone online is easier than ever these days. But with the advent of AI and the profusion of scams, it is also harder than ever to know whether that special someone is actually who they say ...

After three victims lost nearly $22,000 combined in Norfolk County over two weeks, Sheriff Patrick McDermott is trying to ...

Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...

“How could YOU have fallen for that? My 12-year-old granddaughter would have seen this scam!” Sadly, this is how many victims of fraud are greeted by family and friends. Often well-intended comments ...

According to the FBI, scammers caused nearly $250 million in losses in 2024, and from January through November 2025, that figure rose to $333 million.

You’re relaxing after a long day when you receive a message from your manager saying they need your help with a timely matter ...

Let’s briefly consider a hypothetical scenario. Say you’ve been single for a long time and are becoming jaded about the state of current dating apps. Once-promising leads keep ghosting you, and the ...

Millions of Facebook users filed claims in a recent privacy settlement after the platform was accused of mishandling user data. The approved payouts have been rolling out, which means people are ...

In 2024, approximately 3,500 scams were reported to the attorney general's office, which increased to 4,000 last year.