Fraud costs Americans billions every year.

Financial scams are becoming more common — and far more convincing — as fraudsters increasingly rely on artificial intelligence and other advanced tools. According to the Federal Trade Commission, ...

A bill in the House would restore a pre-2018 rule that generally allowed a tax deduction for theft losses and would add other relief for fraud victims.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account. From ...

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer ...

A new estimate suggests reported losses reveal only a fraction of the damage, as crypto, AI and social media make fraud ...

Channel 2 Action News has reported on victims who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars from retirement accounts to scammers ...

Precious metals like gold and silver are often used to diversify investment portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. Scams are common due to the industry's complexity, with some dealers using high-pressure ...

Adults 60 and older reported losing $2.4 billion in 2024 to fraud, including money lost to investment scams, according to the FTC's annual report to Congress released Dec. 1. That's up 26.3% Many ...