Scams

Googling one of these phrases can draw you into a trap.

You should, unfortunately, never pick up money from the floor of an ATM when you're mid-transaction.

If the “IRS” does any of the following things, it's not the IRS.

You can see what scammers are up to most in your area.

Keep your money (and those tickets) out of the hands of scammers.

Scammers make websites that look similar to the real deal—but there are ways to tell if they're fake.

It didn't take long for scammers to start using AI "voice cloning" to fool people.

Scammers are offering jobs that are too good to be true—and your money is at risk.

Scammers are stealing customers' personal information and targeting them.

Scammers are using QR codes to trick people into paying for nonexistent "violations."

Have you ever wondered why you get way more spam calls than your friends?

You could be arrested for money laundering without even realizing you were a mule.

Even if a site looks legit, a fishy URL can save you from getting scammed.

It's great to buy directly from sellers, but some red flags warn of scams.

Being kind and understanding could cost you with this scam.

Your kid almost definitely isn't being held for ransom.

Metallica's new album release has been plagued with scams.

These new holiday gift-card scams are coming after your money.

A recent report revealed a 600% increase in these "passive income" scams on YouTube.