LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Be aware of possible scams amid looming cuts to federal assistance programs from the government shutdown, like SNAP benefits. The Better Business Bureau has received over 800 ...

My brother tends to be an overly trusting person. He is handling the sale of our grandmother’s classic vehicle. We advertised it online, and now someone from across the country wants to buy our car, ...

Scammers exploit extreme weather, impersonating utility companies or offering quick repairs. Learn how to spot these traps and protect your money.

When Joe Schulz*, a small-business owner based in New Jersey, received a new customer order from a company based in Dubai, he felt that something may be off. It turned out his instincts were right, as ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Right now on Facebook Marketplace, there are all kinds of things for sale, grills, furniture, appliances, cars, even a diamond ring. The virtual garage sale is an easy way to get ...

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. — A couple from Murrysville reported that they mailed their check to pay their monthly bill, but instead of settling their account, they became victims of a scam that cost them ...

Artificial intelligence is creating more convincing scams, with fake emails, cloned voices and spoofed caller IDs. KSL tested ...

Palm Beach Police on July 17 arrested a Riviera Beach woman on a felony larceny charge after they said she helped a man fraudulently deposit a check from Club Colette. According to an arrest report, ...

Bob from Harrison, Ohio, recently shared how he was nearly tricked by a scammer posing as a pet owner. The con began with a request for dog sitting. Bob was promised $250 for care and food, but then a ...

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...