scams and frauds

In a shaky economy, senior citizens have become a prime target for scammers. Here are some of the common scams -- and warning signs -- to watch out for, along with some tips on how to protect your elderly loved ones.

What kinds of new Internet security problems face us in the coming year? Kroll, the New York-based international security and risk consultants, came up with an interesting list that I've adapted a bit based on my own opinions [Between the brackets is me talking], as well as translating business...

Unless you harbor some sort of digital death wish, you've undoubtedly spent time worrying about the ever-multiplying ways high-tech scammers can make life miserable by stealing your money, creditworthiness or identity. Forewarned is forearmed, so here are some of the hottest scams to be aware of...

Scammer ingenuity knows no bounds. In 2010, as in years past, more criminals are taking the trouble to craft schemes, fudge websites, and get rich digg_url = 'http://digg.com/business_finance/Top_10_scams_in_2010_you_might_get_taken_by_2'; off the tight economy and the consumer...

You gotta love scam artists. Their objective, of course, is to separate people from their money. Quite often, unfortunately, the target of their scams are those who can least afford it. These people are vulnerable and the crooks know it.In Florida, officials are warning residents there who have...

Last week, I appeared on a special episode of CNBC's On the Money personal finance show, which was dedicated to frauds and scams. I was warning consumers about staying out of trouble with the IRS. Most notably, consumers need to avoid the scammers who advertise "pay pennies on the dollar to the...