One of the latest package scams, called brushing, involves an unexpected package showing up at your door. When you open the ...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a rising scam known as the "Good Samaritan" scheme, which ...

Ohio residents are advised to donate only to reputable organizations, be cautious of unsolicited donation requests and use ...

Consumer experts caution you to do your homework first before donating to any charity you're not familiar with.

Scams are on the rise. F inancial scams aren’t new, by any means, but they have recently accelerated in frequency, thanks in ...

The Federal Trade Commission is a government agency that enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws. Consumers can also ...

Here’s how it works You may receive a call from an unfamiliar number, possibly displaying a company name on the caller ID. The caller claims to represent a charity, seeking urgent donations for a ...

If you're online, you're at risk. We spoke to three security experts about what you can do to protect yourself.

The Federal Trade Commission gives this advice for recognizing a scam. 1. Scammers pretend ... a tech company, or even a charity asking for donations. They use technology to change the phone ...

Donate only to trusted charities ... report it to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint and the National Center for Disaster Fraud. By reporting scams, you can help protect others and reduce the spread ...

According to the FBI, if a charity or organization asks you to donate through cash, gift card, virtual currency, or wire transfer, it's probably a scam. The FTC adds: To be safer, pay by credit ...