The Secret Service said this past week it worked with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to inspect nearly 60,000 point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps and ATMs to uncover more than ...

Debit card fraud moves fast, freezes real money, and can take weeks to fully unwind. Here's how it actually plays out.

With the 2026 tax season beginning January 26, you’ll soon be seeing plenty of advertisements about getting professional help ...

GROOMING AND ENTICING A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF 16. NEW AT SIX. STATE LEADERS ARE WARNING PEOPLE ABOUT SCAMS. IT’S REALLY POPULAR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. IOWA IS JOINING 14 STATES IN COMBATING FRAUD ...

With Christmas right around the corner, many are grabbing last-minute gift cards — but scammers are counting on that. Washington State Attorney General (AG) Nick Brown, along with attorneys general ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday gifts nationwide, but the same convenience that makes them attractive also makes them a frequent target for fraud. According to the Retail Gift Card ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift, and travel more than usual. Consumer Reports ...

Fairfax County Police and the U.S. Secret Service found 20 credit card skimming devices during a countywide detection operation.(Courtesy Fairfax County Police) Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are ...

Cyber criminals have a tactic that allows them to make ATM withdrawals from your credit or debit card. However, they don't physically need your card to do it. By remotely targeting your Android phone, ...

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