Personal loan scams can target many people in the hopes of luring a few or target a particular person based on a ...

Short for “SMS phishing”—cyberattacks that arrive via text message— smishing refers to a particular type of spam message that ...

DETROIT – What is the “ghost tapping” scam that targets people using the tap-to-pay option with their credit cards? It’s a new way that thieves are trying to steal credit card information, and it’s so ...

BUCK TWP. — A resident of Buck Township was the victim of a scam where he was tricked into paying $20,000 or face arrest. Pennsylvania State Police at Wilkes-Barre reported the victim attempted to ...

This story has been updated to reflect the following corrections: The potential client requested catering services for his wife’s birthday. The article stated the incorrect expense. The owner of a ...

Stealing money without ever swiping a card has become a new reality, driven by a scam known as “ghost tapping” or “ghost charges.” This modern form of theft uses wireless technology to secretly ...

If you’re watching the headlines, it’s tempting to assume business credit card fraud is only a big-company problem. In reality, it’s also a growing threat for startups, small businesses, and even ...

On Reddit, a user recently asked for help recovering from a credit card scam. The poster was more concerned with the emotional impact than the lost funds. The person who posted expressed embarrassment ...

Investigators say scam toll and postal texts are part of a billion-dollar phishing operation run by criminal networks in China. Fraudsters use SIM farms, phishing sites and gig “mules” to load stolen ...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Card skimming is just one way that financial scammers can steal your information — and it’s on the rise. The Dollar General Market located in downtown Christiansburg is the most ...