The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a nationwide alert warning consumers about a rising number of scams related to America’s 250th anniversary merchandise. Fraudsters are using social media ...
In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...
As many students begin or return to college and vocational or graduate school programs, the New York Department of State’s ...
College will be starting soon for students across New York State.
Households trying to buy air conditioning are being targeted by scammers offering sub-par products ...
Scammers are targeting student loan borrowers with false promises of debt relief through unsolicited calls, emails, and texts. Red flags of a scam include demands for upfront fees, guarantees of ...
Michael Kan, a former detective with the Palo Alto Police Department, said when people are aware of scams, they’re more likely to avoid them. Photo by Lorraine Gabbert/San Jose Spotlight. With scams ...