A phone scam is making rounds in St. Louis County, with the caller claiming they are from Publishers Clearing House.

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

Amid a surge in jury duty scam calls, a new investigative unit has been created in Fairfax County to tackle the problem. Special Agents Aaron Waple and Richard Buisch are laser focused on tracking ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’ve received a scam call this year you are not alone. According to recent data released by the Federal Trade Commission, Tennessee ranks second in the country for the ...

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With AI fueling new schemes, scams have become a booming business—and 2026 could be the most lucrative year yet. I show you ...

How can you determine if it really is your bank trying to get in touch with you or whether a scammer is trying to access your ...