Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

US Customs and Border Protection warns New Yorkers about phone scams where callers pose as agents to get personal information.

Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment scams—often tied to social media pitches—drove the biggest losses, while phone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to the Martinsville Police Department, Morgan County Dispatch received multiple reports. Scammers claim they are holding ...

Every year, the IRS publishes its “ Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, highlighting the most common schemes targeting taxpayers.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has taken multiple reports recently of phone/text scams involving thieves pretending to be sheriff’s office/law enforcement/jail officials. One of the latest scams ...

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the consumer protection bureau of the FTC ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Much like other law enforcement agencies across the state, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be aware of ...

According to the Martinsville Police Department, Morgan County Dispatch received multiple reports. Scammers claim they are holding loved ones for ransom and demand money right away. Martinsville PD ...