A scam may be simple or surprisingly complex; the trick is knowing what to look out for. It may be easier to fall for a scam when you're struggling financially or your credit score has taken a hit.

Knowing what red flags signal a scammer can save you a lot of time, money and financial heartache. Here are nine of the most ...

Meeting someone online is easier than ever these days. But with the advent of AI and the profusion of scams, it is also harder than ever to know whether that special someone is actually who they say ...

Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...

“How could YOU have fallen for that? My 12-year-old granddaughter would have seen this scam!” Sadly, this is how many victims of fraud are greeted by family and friends. Often well-intended comments ...

Let’s briefly consider a hypothetical scenario. Say you’ve been single for a long time and are becoming jaded about the state of current dating apps. Once-promising leads keep ghosting you, and the ...

Millions of Facebook users filed claims in a recent privacy settlement after the platform was accused of mishandling user data. The approved payouts have been rolling out, which means people are ...