'Grandparent Scams' Conning Thousands of Seniors Out of Cash
Law enforcement officials are warning seniors to beware of increasingly common "grandparent scams," in which fraudsters impersonate a grandchild in distress, and beg for cash.
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Facebook IPO Scammers Arrested
Federal officials in New Jersey have charged three men with scamming an investor in New Zealand into paying $3 million for Facebook shares he never received.
Don't Fall For It, Mom. It's a Scam!
This Mother's Day -- and every day -- be on the lookout for these common scams that often target mothers and other caregivers.
New Hampshire Man Loses Life Savings on a Carnival Game
Carnies get a bad rap, and this sort of thing is why: A New Hampshire man says he lost $2,600, which he calls his life savings, on a carnival game called Tubs of Fun.
What Hacked LivingSocial Users Actually Need to Worry About
Living Social just suffered a data breach, but smart users don't have much to fear. Here's what the thieves can do with the data they got, and how you can protect yourself.
FTC Cracks Down on Cell Phone Bill 'Cramming' Scam
Cell phone bills are high enough, but some scammers have been inflating them with sneaky fraudulent charges. Now, the FTC is going after one such alleged crammer, Wise Media.
Watchdogs Warn of Bogus Boston Marathon Charity Sites
As Americans rush to donate to victims of Monday's Boston Marathon bombing, watchdog groups are warning of potential online scammers looking to profit from the tragedy.
ZeekRewards: A $600 Million Ponzi Scheme Born in a N.C. Town
The SEC says Paul Burks ran a $600 million Ponzi scheme -- one of the biggest in U.S. history -- that attracted 1 million investors, including nearly 50,000 in North Carolina.
Is That Charity Street Canvasser Legit?
Most people wouldn't give their wallet to a stranger, but many people give charity street canvassers their personal and financial information. And that's not always wise.
Watch Out for These 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams
Taxpayers should be on alert for identity thieves, e-mails falsely claiming to be from the IRS and shady tax preparers this year, the IRS warns.
Free Puppies and Other Scams That Tug at Your Heartstrings
Con artists and scammers know no limits when it comes to using our big hearts against us. Here are some of the most appalling scams, schemes, and ploys being used today, and tips on how avoid becoming a victim.
Scammers Hacking Computers by Calling Victims on the Phone
It's the latest scam: A con artist calls your phone posing as a tech from a big computer company, and claims to have detected a virus on your computer. He (or she!) then asks for access to it in order to "help" you. Agree, and your troubles are just beginning.
Family Fraud: When Mom Steals Your Identity
Identity theft is bad enough when it's a stranger committing the crime. But it gets even more complicated when the perpetrator is a relative. And that scenario is far more common than you might guess.
12 Holiday Cyber Scams to Watch Out For
As more consumers pick up their smartphones and tablets to go holiday shopping, cyber crooks are trying just about everything to dupe them out of their hard-earned money. To keep you protected, we asked an online security expert to list the season's hottest scams and how to avoid them.
How to Avoid Home Repair Rip-Offs After Frankenstorm Passes
Experts predict the tab for Hurricane Sandy -- aka Frankenstorm -- will be in the billions of dollars. If your property gets damaged, proceed with caution: You don't want to get hit again, this time by home repair companies that jack up their prices, do a poor job, or walk away before the work is finished.