CONSUMER REPORTS (AZFamily) — It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages ...

Travel is supposed to ignite wonder and excitement, yet in 2025, travelers face an increasingly complex landscape of digital ...

Waiting for online shopping purchases to arrive? Stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be the U.S. Postal Service.

Scammers are impersonating the IRS and tax prep services through urgent emails, texts, and calls designed to steal personal and financial information.

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

ATLANTA — It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, ...

Americans lost $12.5 billion to scams in 2024, and adults over 60 were among the most frequent victims, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission. Older adults are prime targets because ...

Scam texts relating to tolls and deliveries have made Chinese scammers billions. US-based mules are paid to max out credit cards digitally cloned from stolen data. The luxury goods purchased with ...

Before making a purchase, Householder advises making sure a website has an “S” after the “HTTP” in your browser bar, that’s what indicates it's secure. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As millions of ...

Phone scams aren’t the only threat anymore — scam text messages (also called “smishing”) are exploding in frequency and in financial damage. According to recent FTC data, Americans lost over $470 ...

Popular holiday scams include fake delivery notifications, gift card scams, charity scams and more. Scams seem to be getting more and more convincing each year, but learning to spot the signs can help ...

Scammers are especially active during the holiday season, targeting shoppers, travelers and people looking to donate to charity. Consumer protection experts say taking a few extra steps can help ...