Romance scams on the rise, cost Americans millions, FBI and FTC say
Romance scams are rising across all age groups, the Federal Trade Commission says. The FBI says Americans lost $1 billion to scammers in 2021.
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Romance scams are rising across all age groups, the Federal Trade Commission says. The FBI says Americans lost $1 billion to scammers in 2021.
It’s the season of giving and scammers want to take advantage of your generosity. Consumers most often fall for scams after receiving a phone call seeking donations for certain causes.
A Maryland woman is hoping to recover tens of thousands of dollars she sent to a man she met on a dating site.
A Maryland woman is hoping to recover tens of thousands of dollars she sent to a man she met on a dating site.
Job seekers have plenty of opportunities this time of year but be careful of sites that promise to get applicants hired, or listings that offer pay and perks that seem too good to be true.