While precomputed interest isn't illegal, it's the brainchild of lenders who want to squeeze as much money as possible from ...

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In recent years, artificial intelligence has sparked both excitement and concern. AI has advanced quickly, changing how we ...

FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak delivers a simple, powerful rule for spotting scams: if someone unexpectedly tells you to pay or move your money to fix a “problem,” it’s a fraud. Real officials will ...

The FBI warns of a variety of ways consumers can be scammed and gives tips on how to be prepared. With the holiday season in full swing, online gift shopping is the convenient and popular choice for ...

If you received a gift card during the holidays and can't wait to use it, be aware—scammers are still on the prowl. Many scams exist to target consumers looking to buy gift cards, use new cards or ...

Digital security and privacy platform, Avast has put a festive spin on scam awareness this year with the launch of ‘The ...

How to recognize the latest scams. March 19, 2012 — -- I have some con artists to thank for today's column. Yes, you heard that right. This week's topic arrived by mail -- in the form of a ...

Drew and Leilani planned a quick trip to Target in Chicago’s Near North Side. They didn’t bargain on losing $4,500 in a scam or on Drew sustaining serious injuries when things got violent. Drew told ...

Chainabuse allows anyone to publicly share information with enforcement, helping make crypto fraud more transparent, but it’s not a confidential legal channel. Scamwatch helps raise public awareness ...