Everything from AI-generated videos of celebrities to fake online pharmacies are being used to try to dupe consumers ...

Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal ...

The workers came from all over the world: Namibia, Russia, Zimbabwe, Malaysia, France. Some Chinese scammers were paid, Hannah discovered, though often not what they’d been promised.

Learn how to spot online shopping scams and avoid being fooled by fake small businesses. Check for verifiable details, beware of sob stories, and trust your gut.

The most recent scammy gadget that came across my workbench was an "advanced electromagnetic antifreeze snow removal device." A relative of a friend of mine bought the device, wondered why it didn't ...

Prosecutors in the United States say Chen Zhi boasted of pulling in $30 million a day. Chen is being called a suspected ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — How much did scammers rack up in 2025? The numbers are still being tallied, but in 2024, it was $12.5 billion nationwide and in North Caorlina alone it was $277 million. And that's ...

The AARP has published its list of the top five scams to watch for in 2026, and the ruses range from traditional approaches, such as romance and employment scams, to high-pressure, sophisticated ...

Holidays movies may tell us that love is everywhere, but sometimes it can feel like scammers are all around us. From impostors pretending to be our banks to phishing scams filling our inboxes, it ...

With online shopping a daily habit for many, scammers are banking on you clicking without thinking. The “package delivery scam” is on the rise, targeting consumers via text, email and even fake door ...