"My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most ...

Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well-founded. Financial fraud is a massive and rapidly growing problem for older ...

If you receive an "urgent" message from someone claiming to work for the IRS, it's likely a scam. Here's how to protect your personal privacy if this happens.

As spring shopping spikes, an expert gives Newsweek tips to avoid rising online scam when hunting for seasonal deals.

Are you suddenly being inundated with calls about a loan you never applied for? You’re not alone. Annoying fraud calls from personal info-seeking scammers posing as processing reps, usually promising ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, several scams involving highly advanced computer programs have also emerged. And the most recent one? Job scams!

Got a text message from USPS about a package that you don't quite remember ordering? The impulse to click on the link to jog your memory about the delivery or to see why a package you were expecting ...

Moving scams are increasing, with consumers reporting median losses of $754 in 2024 to the Better Business Bureau. Common scams include movers not showing up, unexpected price increases, and ...

Finding a rental home is an exciting experience, especially for people who are moving to a new city, as well as for those who are looking for a better place to stay. However, due to the increased ...

A Reuters investigation alleges billions were earned from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram. Consumer Reports has tips to ...

There's a lot of tax advice on social media, but not all of it is sound. This episode, certified public accountant Mark Gallegos breaks down how to identify bad tax advice and avoid this year's most ...

Tax season is stressful for many reasons, not least of which is the risk of falling for a scam. The Internal Revenue Service recently released its list of tax scams to be on the lookout for this year.