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 ...

This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to contact, ...

"The government, especially the Sheriff’s Office, is never going to reach out to anybody and demand that they make a payment ...

The Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law in January, extended Social Security benefits to federal employees, railroad employees and civil servants whose jobs aren’t covered by ...

Common moving scams include weight bumping and lowball estimates. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence our ...

Lately, scammers have targeted Social Security recipients with fake job listings, emails and in-person meet-ups to steal money or data. Avoid clicking on links in emails or meeting with people who ask ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

The letters appear to be affiliated with mortgage companies, but they're trying to scam homeowners. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but ...

While scam artists target anyone and everyone they can if they believe there's a potential for a payoff, they sadly most often focus heavily on senior citizens. Why? That's because many retirees have ...

Emma Scott is regulator Ofqual’s director of vocational and technical qualifications delivery Qualification fraud can lead to ...