#Scams

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Jen Eaves became her mother's digital caregiver after repeated online scams. She shares how she monitors accounts and teaches scam awareness.

Older Americans reported $2.1 billion in fraud losses of at least $100,000, accounting for 70% of the $3 billion lost overall, according to the FTC.

For those new to Reddit and to investing and trading - please be aware that social media platform like Reddit, Discord, etc. can be a vector for scams and fraud. This includes review sites such as Trustpilot and similar reputation sites.…

Older adults reported $3 billion in fraud losses to the FTC in 2025, five times the 2020 total. Investment scams topped $1 billion, social media was the costliest contact method, and six-figure losses made up 70% of the money.

Reported fraud losses among Americans 60 and older have surged since 2020, with investment scams accounting for more than $1 billion.

‘Free phone’ scams are becoming increasingly common, and there’s now a new one to watch out for. With this version,...

Graphic designer Julius von Brunk nearly fell for two recruitment scams during his job search despite his cybersecurity background. Reports surged in 2025 with task-based frauds driving median losses of $2,300.…

Memorial Day is behind us, which means the summer travel season has officially arrived. Over the next three months, millions of Americans will take their annual vacations, both domestically and internationally.…

The problem wasn't that the money went somewhere; it was that the jingle strongly encouraged donors to imagine it going somewhere else. In a rare triumph for both consumer protection…

The con man made phony AI-generated photos and videos of the “You’re Beautiful” crooner speaking to the 57-year-old Brazilian victim to dupe her for more than a year.

A former Black Lives Matter activist-turned conservative influencer blasted the social justice organization as a “scam.”

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that Shaohua Sun, of Monterey Park, and Yanwen Gu, of Rosemead, both pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy to commit elder abuse along with a…

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From Nypost RSS Feed: New lawsuit claims Facebook profits by ‘actively’ scamming Californians

The lawsuit claims Meta is not doing enough to protect senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.

AI-generated scam ads relying on pulling your heartstrings are, unfortunately, growing more and more common as late.

The fake reviewers left damaging feedback on her Google profile, claiming her staff was “unprofessional” and had “overcharged” them.

Scammers impersonate hotel staff to trick travelers into paying fake fees. Verify all communications to protect your booking and payment info.