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How to protect your money as holiday season sees surge in scams

Chase and Philadelphia police teamed up to warn about some of the most prevalent scams during the holidays and offer tips to protect your money. Read More

Rising holiday scams are costing consumers. Here's how to protect your wallet

Cybersecurity expert warns AI-powered holiday scams are surging, using cloned voices and fake texts to steal money and personal data from shoppers. Read More

Consumer Confidence: Protect your money from text scams

Whether it’s text that looks like it’s from your bank or a bogus bill from a toll road – if you think you’re getting more unsolicited texts and messages, you’re right. Read More

Texting scams on the rise, Consumer Reports warns

Texting and messaging scams have increased 50% in the past year, with Gen Z being hit the hardest, and lower income households and Black Americans being disproportionately affected, according to a new ... Read More

'On the Record': How to protect yourself from holiday scams

'On the Record': How to protect yourself from holiday scams ... Read More

5 Key Signs You’ve Been Hacked — and What To Do Next To Protect Your Money

Spot the warning signs of a hack and learn what steps to take immediately to protect your money and secure your financial accounts. Read More

Beware of government shutdown scams

Scammers are exploiting confusion around the government shutdown with fake calls and texts impersonating agencies like the IRS and Social Security Administration. TNS expert John Haraburda warns of ... Read More

Woman's pre-paid funeral contract turns out to be a scam: How to plan & protect your money

For nearly a half-century, Deloris Evans thought her passing would not be a burden for her family. Decades ago, she bought a prepaid funeral plan. Doloris says, “I got that when I was young. Thinking ... Read More

Protecting yourself from text message scams

A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year, and the group being targeted the most is Gen Z — the generation currently aged 13 to 28. “Scammers are ... Read More

AI scams love kids — and their parents are helping

Even cautious parents are getting caught in AI-powered scams, with 80% of those who monitor their kids’ devices reporting a cybersecurity incident. Experts say digital safety starts at home, as ... Read More

Protect Your Inbox: How to Avoid Email and Text Scams

In today’s world, protecting your personal information feels like an uphill battle. With the rise of sophisticated email and text scams, it’s no wonder that many of us are worried about our private ... Read More

Online pet scams expected to cost consumers more than $2M this year, BBB says

A cute and cuddly puppy is on many a kid's holiday list, but officials are warning consumers to be alert about new puppy scams on the rise. They are soft, furry and loyal--- a best friend with four ... Read More