While online payment scams are particularly common, another issue often seen in Illinois is fraud around construction or home ...

According to the FBI, financial scams targeting seniors totaled nearly $4.9 billion in losses in 2024 -- and that's just from the scams that were reported. Losses were likely much higher because older ...

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Lisa Schiller, the senior director of investigations and media relations for the Better Business Bureau, spoke to Public Investigator about how consumers can avoid common scams like shopping fraud, ...

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.

It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when it comes to online dating scams ...