If you picture a scam victim, you probably picture someone older. Someone in their 60s, 70s, or 80s. But new data says the ...

If you get a phone call, text or email asking you to confirm a purchase you need to be on guard. Scammers are pretending to be with your bank or credit card company in hopes to gain access to your ...

Used phones can slash hundreds or even thousands off the price of a flagship device, but the savings come with risks. Between phones that mysteriously stop working days after purchase, devices locked ...

It's not just the little kids I worry about at home when it comes to scams. After a certain age, elderly parents also start ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before you buy those tickets for that concert or sporting event you’re looking forward to, be aware of potential scams. FOX4 Problem Solver Bella Caracta shares the red flags to ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Hidden costs or rising fees for credit card processors can feel like a scam. Anna Bourgeois, Vice President of Vaulted Security, said if processing fees go unchecked, businesses ...

LANSING, Mich. — Gift cards are a convenient holiday present. But if you're not careful, scammers can pounce and use up your Christmas gift right under your nose. “Gift cards are a popular holiday ...

Plenty of car dealers are honest and operate with integrity. Others see a big fat bullseye on your back the second you enter. Dealers negotiate vehicle deals every single day, but you’ve done it once ...

This season of gratitude and reflection restores mind and body. It’s also prime time for scammers eager to take advantage of your good will — and your dogged quest for the Perfect Present at a lower ...

Waiting for online shopping purchases to arrive? Stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be the U.S. Postal Service.

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.