We at CNET commonly suggest victims contact the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center to share their experience if they've endured any type of fraud or identity theft.

A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate ...

Start 2026 with smart habits that reduce your risk of fraud. The BBB offers these resolutions you should make and keep.

If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...

Lisa Schiller, the senior director of investigations and media relations for the Better Business Bureau, spoke to Public Investigator about how consumers can avoid common scams like shopping fraud, ...

The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Internal Revenue Service and the State of California have different definitions on who can prepare tax returns for a fee. The procedures for reporting ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Cyber crime complaints in the United States hit an all-time high in 2024 with more than 859,000 victims reporting internet scams. While that is a staggering number ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

The FTC’s 2024–2025 report on protecting older consumers shows total fraud losses among adults 60 and older have quadrupled ...

Scam texts are targeting people ages 18 to 29 at record levels, with reports of attempted scams among Gen Z tripling.

(LEX 18) — A new resource launched by the state of Kentucky aims to help residents spot and report scams that occur both in person and online. The "Team Kentucky Stop Scams" website provides tools for ...