There was a time when paying bills came with a sense of security, when people sending checks through the mail could feel certain that their money was going to the right place. That feeling of ...

Receiving a check in the mail might seem like a stroke of luck, but experts warn it could be the start of a costly scam. Authorities are alerting consumers about a surge in unsolicited check fraud ...

YOUR SIDE, CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE EXPLAINS HOW THIS ONE WORKS. THIS IS ONE OF THE SCAMS THAT MAY DISAPPEAR FOR A WHILE, BUT THEN IT MAKES A COMEBACK. AND OVER THE PAST MONTH, THIS ONE HAS ...

As the world copes with the spread of the novel coronavirus, scams and hoaxes have popped up around the country related to the pandemic. Scammers are already trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 ...

A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New York State is set to send out inflation refund checks to millions of residents, but a scam text is circulating that claims recipients need to take action to receive their money.

Many companies hire workers in August, September, and October to have some extra help during the holidays. While autumn can be a great time to find some steady work or part-time supplementary income, ...

A resurgence of the "Mystery Shopper" scam involves receiving a check and purchasing money cards. Victims are instructed to send pictures of the money cards to the scammer, who then steals the funds.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. While the crime may seem like something from another era, mail theft is big ...

My brother tends to be an overly trusting person. He is handling the sale of our grandmother's classic vehicle. We advertised it online, and now someone from across the country wants to buy our car, ...

Searching for the Angel Nuzhat 12-minute viral video or the Jeeja Saali Holi clip? Cyber experts warn these trending "leaks" ...