Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

We at CNET commonly suggest victims contact the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center to share their experience if they've endured any type of fraud or identity theft.

Scammers are targeting shoppers during the holiday rush, with senior citizens facing the highest risk of falling victim to ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Internal Revenue Service and the State of California have different definitions on who can prepare tax returns for a fee. The procedures for reporting ...

The reporting of crypto scams in the United States is currentlyhandled by a patchwork of agencies that should be streamlined to better protect consumers, says Coinbase chief security officer Philip ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

"While this is a national report, the threat is local," Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett said.

(LEX 18) — A new resource launched by the state of Kentucky aims to help residents spot and report scams that occur both in person and online. The "Team Kentucky Stop Scams" website provides tools for ...

Scam reporting in the US is fragmented and needs to come under one system to give better insights into attacks, Coinbase security chief Philip Martin tells Cointelegraph. The reporting of crypto scams ...