In the current digital era, financial security is an issue that we usually do not pay attention to until suddenly, through a notification or a transaction we did not expect, we realize just how much ...

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

Fraud costs Americans billions every year.

CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

Be careful, it could be a scam. Here's how it works: Someone calls, saying they're a sheriff or deputy. They claim they've seized a package in your name filled with drugs, weapons or cash and threaten ...

You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

With festive spending about to peak, new research from Microsoft reveals the scale of digital scams affecting people in Northern Ireland – and the simple steps that can help turn anxious shoppers into ...