“People will be looking for ways to alleviate their burdens,” Valesquez says of 2026. “So when they get a [message] that says ...

To navigate 2026 safely, it helps to know what’s coming. Here are four fraud and scam trends that are already shaping up to ...

AARP Fraud Watch has resources to help you, no matter what age you are. The New Foreign Robocall Elimination Act could help ...

It's the holiday season. Scammers are hard at work, looking to take advantage of distracted shoppers and businesses.

In fact, 3 in 5 Americans are on high alert this year for holiday scams due to the surge in AI-powered attacks, and 78% ...

Illinois officials are warning residents to not respond or open links if they get a text claiming they owe money for traffic ...

Shame, anger, loneliness, and panic. Those are the emotions scammers count on. Some criminals use trust as a weapon, ...

With online shopping a daily habit for many, scammers are banking on you clicking without thinking. The “package delivery ...

Scammers are masking as toll agencies in an attempt to phish for money from unsuspecting people. Do not respond or follow any links sent to you. Chances are, you have, whether you've driven through a ...

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.

Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idahoans about a text scam claiming recipients must act urgently to receive $2,000 tariff rebate checks. The fraudulent messages, complete with bold and ...