Traveling the world is one of life’s greatest joys, but even paradise can hide a few pitfalls. From charming cities to exotic ...

From fake booking sites to “inspectors” sneaking into your room, there are at least 7 devious hotel scams that many travelers ...

Got a text message from USPS about a package that you don’t quite remember ordering? The impulse to click on the link to jog your memory about the delivery or to see why a package you were expecting ...

The Postal Inspection Service is warning consumers about counterfeit stamps being sold on social media platforms. The scams are costing USPS millions of dollars in lost revenue, said the announcement, ...

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Online scams are certainly not a new phenomenon, but unfortunately, they are on the rise. The Pew Research Center reports that 73% of adults in the U.S. have been victims of an attack, as of July 2025 ...

LINCOLN COUNTY, Wash. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office warned the public about “Apple Pay Scams,” which involve a text notifying the user of a suspicious apple pay sign in and asking the user to ...

A Jersey City man who allegedly racked up more than $18,000 in unpaid tolls was arrested at the Holland Tunnel after police said he tried obscure his license plates with a pair of socks. The ...

In an effort to reduce fraud, theft and delays, most government agencies are going to stop printing checks. The change was mandated by a presidential executive order, and it kicks in on Tuesday. It ...

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Tapping your card or phone to pay has become second nature for many. It's quick, easy, and you don't even have to hand your card to anyone. But scammers are finding ways to take advantage of this ...

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