Debit cards don’t offer as many protections as credit cards.

Buying a vehicle should be exciting, not stressful. Unfortunately, scammers and dishonest sellers continue to target car ...

Understanding these two common scams can help you protect yourself as you step into this important phase of adult life.

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Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

Investment-related scams are currently some of the most highly reported scams—which was not the case 10 years ago—and they certainly have the highest dollar losses. They often start within a ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fraud is especially high in car rentals, taxis, and food services, with cities like Cancun, Bangkok, and Los Angeles reporting the ...

Every year, about 90% of consumers either fall for or encounter online scams. And while many consumers are sophisticated enough to avoid some of the most common scams, it doesn't take much for a ...

Cyber scams skyrocketed in 2024, with digital fraudsters stealing $16 billion from Americans — a 33% increase from the previous year, according to FBI data released on Thursday. The FBI’s annual ...

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now and how to avoid them this filing season.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cybercrimes and crypto scams are becoming more common. I’ll never forget the call from my friend’s uncle. He’s the type who keeps ...