Officials warn the public about romance scams
To avoid a romance scam, officials urge the public to be cautious of online relationships that progress quickly, look for inconsistencies in both the person's profile and information they share and keep your personal information private.
FBI shares warning signs of romance scams as Valentine’s Day nears
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the FBI Springfield office is cautioning the public to be vigilant about online relationships, warning that not all digital connections are genuine.
Credit Cards and Romance Scams: Don't Be a Victim This Valentine's Day
They won't ask for money immediately. Scammers usually practice at least one virtue: patience. "They don't typically come right out and ask for your money," says Simerly. "Instead, they will spend weeks – or even months – in the pursuit of getting to know their targets while they build trust."
How to avoid Valentine's Day scams with advice from the Better Business Bureau
As you prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day, there are a few common scams you need to be aware of. Imposter websites and fake florist scams are a few.
USPS warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
The United States Postal service is warning consumers about romance scams that target people seeking companionship ahead of Valentine’s Day. USPS and the Postal Inspection Service says these schemes involve fraudsters targeting people in hopes of causing serious financial and emotional harm.
Tax season is back. So are the fake IRS emails, texts and other financial scams out for your refund
The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It’s tax filing season, so beware of ...
$1,400 Stimulus Check Scam Warning Issued
Scams can cost U.S. taxpayers thousands of dollars and put them in financial peril, and the incidence of scams tends to ...
Romance scams surge as USPS urges caution with online relationships and mail transactions
As Valentine's Day approaches, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) are alerting the ...
2 financial scams reported by West Lafayette residents result in thousands lost
Two separate reports of fraud in West Lafayette have left a woman and a married couple out thousands of dollars.
Microsoft’s Chrome revival gets new AI-powered Scareware blocker and it can help prevent financial scams
A scareware blocker is a security tool, often integrated into web browsers, designed to prevent users from falling victim to ...
DOGE gets access into Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as OMB's Russell Vought takes over as acting head of federal consumer watchdog agency
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an outlet for Americans dealing with issues such as questionable student loan servicing practices or excessive bank overdraft fees.
CEO of La Jolla financial firm pleads guilty in massive international fraud scheme
On Thursday, Ethos founder and CEO Carlos Manuel da Silva Santos, a 30-year-old Portuguese national, pleaded guilty in San ...