Fraud costs Americans billions every year.

Your generous heart is one of your greatest gifts-you're always ready to help a friend in need. But what if someone asks you ...

A money mule scam involves exploiting an individual to unknowingly transfer illegally obtained funds Recognize red flags: Understand signs of potential money mule requests Stay safe: Protect yourself ...

Learn the 8 most common online scams and practical internet fraud prevention strategies to protect your money, data, and ...

The scam goes like this: An elderly woman gets a call from someone claiming to be her grandson and says he got into some trouble and needs money wired to him in order to get out of a jam. Out of love ...

Adults 60 and older reported losing $2.4 billion in 2024 to fraud, including money lost to investment scams, according to the FTC's annual report to Congress released Dec. 1. That's up 26.3% Many ...

The holiday season isn’t just about spreading cheer, scammers are spreading fear. The FTC reports consumers lost $12.5 billion to fraud last year, with more than 2.6 million reports filed. The top ...

MORE INFORMATION AND WILL BRING YOU ANY BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS. THE AARP FRAUD NETWORK SAYS SCAMMERS CAPITALIZE ON BOGUS CHARITIES AND GIFT CARDS THIS TIME OF YEAR. NOW THERE’S A TYPE OF SCAM CALLED ...

Local authorities are warning parents and families of a new scam that may make it appear like their child is in danger.