Americans lose $450 million to fake job scams
Fake job scams accounted for roughly 105,000 scams in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Letitia James issues Passover warning
James warned New York residents about businesses illegally charging higher prices for certain Passover services.
Migrant impersonating officer tries to drain woman's bank account
Police in a New York town are warning of a recent scam involving a man who impersonated an federal officer.
IRS warns taxpayers over online accounts
Scammers frequently target taxpayers in the run up to the annual federal tax filing deadline.
Medicare recipients lose thousands to "phantom billing"
Phantom billing occurs when fraudulent charges are filed to Medicare without the recipient's knowledge.
IRS to warn taxpayers of "dirty dozen"
The IRS has warned of phishing and smishing scams to avoid in the leadup to Tax Day.
Gen Z and millennials warned of phone danger
American adults lost $25 billion to phone scams in 2023, with 21 percent of the participants in one survey admitting they had lost money because of scams.
Social Security warning issued to millions of Americans
Scams involving Social Security have increased by more than 60 percent, according to a new report.
Social Security numbers revealed on dating apps
A new report by identity theft protection brand IDShield discovered a whopping seven out of 10 dating app users had been scammed.
Social Security discovery shocks woman filing taxes
A mom and dental assistant in Utah lost her job in January, which led to more troubling news.
Facebook funeral scam targets grieving families: 'disusting'
A new Facebook scam is targeting grieving families out of hundreds if not thousands of dollars during one of their most emotionally vulnerable times.
Pennsylvania couple shares landlord horror story: "This has bankrupted us"
The couple hope their story will serve as a warning to others.
How Taylor Swift got pulled into a Medicare scam
YouTube has deleted a thousand videos circulating on its platform that purportedly showed Taylor Swift, Steve Harvey and Joe Rogan pitch a Medicare scam.
Taylor Swift, Oprah social media scams cost Americans billions
If you see your celebrity promoting some sort of product or deal online, think twice before giving away your credit card details.
Weight-loss scams cost Americans $70 billion a year
Dr. Sharon Giese said the $70 billion weight loss industry is full of "dubious" products that only drain your bank account.
Huge tax bill looms for Americans
As a tax law change hits scam victims with hefty bills, Democratic Senator Bob Casey seeks IRS data on affected taxpayers.
Social security scams take $100 million from Americans
More than $100 million is lost each year due to Social Security scams, new figures from the Federal Trade Commission show.
U.S. prosecutors call huge crypto fraud seizure a "game changer"
Tether has frozen $225m of alleged "pig butchering" proceeds, the largest ever seizure of online cryptocurrency fraud funds.
Snoop Dogg, Biden $6,400 Social Security scam warning
A scam showing President Joe Biden and Snoop Dogg promising you free Social Security cash on TikTok is targeting seniors.
As online fraudsters run amok, U.S. response is lagging
Other Western countries are using regulation to stop criminals using commercial tools like robocalls. But the U.S. is lagging, leaving Americans exposed.
Zelle scam victims often struggle to get refunded
While Zelle updated its scam refund policy this year, many Americans are still losing thousands of dollars due to fraudsters.
Police warn of fake USPS "wonderful day" scam message
"Criminals are constantly adapting their ways to scam people out of their money and personal information," a police spokesperson told Newsweek.
FBI warns millions of people could have money stolen in new scam
Millions of Americans could be affected by peer-to-peer payment app schemes, the bureau says.
How to avoid getting scammed on WhatsApp
According to the FTC, bank fraud warnings were the most common form of text message scam reported.
Trump conned "MAGA grandmas," others in 2020: DeSantis aide
"Only desperate idiots and un-American morons would take the position the DeSantis team has taken," Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung told Newsweek in response.
Woman ruining future sister-in-law's bachelorette party over "scam" backed
"She was planning to get you all drunk and scam you out of your money," said one Reddit user, while another called the bride-to-be "predatory."
Student loan forgiveness scammers making thousands with trick phone calls
A consumer advice bureau is warning of a rise in student debt forgiveness schemes following the Supreme Court's ruling on the subject.
They lost their licenses, but some movers are still doing business
The DOT has said revoking licenses is one tactic it will use in a crackdown on moving companies. But a Newsweek review shows it might not work.
The Social Security scams targeting Americans
A record-breaking increase in Social Security benefits has caused a surge in related online scams, authorities said.