The "FreeCreditReport.com" guys may have a cool jingle, but they could be scamming you out of a lot of dough. "Don't be fooled by TV ads, email offers, or online search results," the FTC advised on ...

Start 2026 with smart habits that reduce your risk of fraud. The BBB offers these resolutions you should make and keep.

Scam texts are targeting people ages 18 to 29 at record levels, with reports of attempted scams among Gen Z tripling.

The Federal Trade Commission received 2.6 million fraud reports from US consumers in 2024. If you fall for *** scam, acting quickly can help you recover. First, cut off all communication with the ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.