Scams can also target those who want to help their neighbors in need. Fr. Marcos Gonzalez of St. Andrew Church in Pasadena ...

Medical professionals in the Kansas City metro were well into the planning stages of a celebration if the Chiefs had won ...

Experts say every state gets millions in federal help — and a little more goes to Republican states and congressional ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As California wildfire victims strive to rebuild their lives, authorities are warning donors to be cautious of disaster scams. Scam alerts have been issued for the California ...

A coalition of state lawmakers has introduced legislation that would strengthen penalties for looting and impersonating ...

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna and lawmakers are expected to announce legislation they are proposing to toughen laws against looting and ...

A coalition of state lawmakers have introduced legislation that would strengthen penalties for looting and impersonating ...

State lawmakers and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Monday announced proposed legislation aimed at stopping looters and others who would take advantage of property owners in fire ...

In 2023 alone, roughly 1 million people reported identity theft, 2.6 million people reported fraud, and 1.9 million reported other types of scams to the FTC. Here are some ways to protect yourself ...

Here are some ways to protect yourself from identity theft and scams, especially after disasters: — The FTC online at IdentityTheft.gov or call 1-877-438-4338. The FTC will provide you with an ...

“Scams tend to proliferate during disasters because they create a perfect combination of vulnerability and urgency,” said Lisa Plaggemier, the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s executive director.