Police officers pursuing scammers face many challenges. Among the most frustrating, however, is the fact that many scam victims fail to report the crimes in the first place. Sometimes they’re ...

Within the past few weeks, numerous scams have been reported to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. While some attempts were thwarted, some losses, reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars, ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolinas is warning consumers to keep an eye out for holiday related scams this season. The National Retail Federation predicts Americans ...

The holiday season is usually the time of year we spend time with loved ones, and do a little shopping to show the people in our lives that we care. It's also the time of year scammers and criminals ...

Welcome to 2026! First, some good news! Have you noticed a dramatic reduction in the number of fraudulent emails, texts, and phone calls? It’s something that happens every year. Scam call centers are ...

Understanding Fuel Pump Fraud Individuals who drive cars or motorcycles frequently need to visit fuel stations to refuel.

The Federal Trade Commission has charged Worldwide Processing Group with illegally purchasing and collecting debts that people didn’t owe or had disputed. The FTC reported the company knew the debts ...

CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Arming yourself with the latest information is crucial to protecting your financial accounts and your personal data. Here are a few guidelines to ...

EASTON — The Easton Police Department hosted a fraud and scam prevention session Wednesday, teaching residents about different types of scams and how to avoid them. Dozens of residents gathered at ...

HOUSTON — If you’ve ever sent a check only to find it was cashed but never reached the intended recipient, you could be a victim of check washing. It’s a scam where someone alters the name and often ...