Federal fraud investigators say the telephone remains the most reliable weapon in a scammer’s toolkit, and the pitches keep getting sharper. Consumer complaints now describe cloned voices, spoofed ...

‘Free phone’ scams are becoming increasingly common, and there’s now a new one to watch out for. With this version, a brand new phone is left on your doorstep and – unusually – the scammer didn’t use ...

The FBI says caller ID spoofing scams have already drained more than $215 million from Americans in a single year, tied to about 28,000 complaints filed with its Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Online scams are an ever-present threat, costing Americans nearly $119 billion a year. It’s not just happening on the internet either. Robocalls and text scams hit a six-year high in 2025. Now, with ...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office warns of a phone scam where callers impersonate deputies, falsely claim missed jury duty, ...

A Fort Payne capital murder suspect pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect in the 2025 death of his wife, ...

You know that little moment when your phone rings and the name on the screen makes you drop everything? Maybe it says your spouse, your daughter, your boss or your best friend. You answer because you ...

Your phone can be a connection to the outside world that helps you stay in touch with family and friends. But it can also be a means for scammers to get between you and your money through tricks and ...

The IRS will always first contact you by U.S. mail, not by phone or text message. Scammers may pose as tax officials to steal your money or personal information. The IRS will not demand payment via ...

A few weeks ago, I stepped off the elevator with a salad in one hand, my laptop in the other, and my shoulder scrunched up to my ear so my phone wouldn’t fall. “Geez, again?” I said as I maneuvered my ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Robocalls, texts and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared with previous years, with ...