According to a survey by the Global Anti Scams Alliance (GASA), around 10% of UK adults fell prey to a scam in the last 12 months, while 53% said they have come across more scams than usual over ...

It is one of many from the rogue nation to be added to your list of LinkedIn scams to avoid. The scam kicks off as a job recruiting campaign. When LinkedIn users reply, they get sent a ZIP file ...

What is an 'authorised push payment' scam? An authorised push payment (APP) scam, also known as a bank transfer scam, occurs when you send money from your bank account to one belonging to a scammer.

Not long ago, Monica Cotelingham found herself stuffing cash into a Bitcoin machine at a gas station in suburban Maryland and weeping. Earlier that day, she had received a call from a phone number ...

Around 2.7 million houses have solar panels nationwide, but as solar has become more popular, so has the prevalence of solar panel scams and illegitimate companies. To avoid being scammed and ...

These scams occur across the web, but social media has become a key vector. To find out why, and what you can do to stay safe, we spoke with five fraud prevention experts. Social media platforms ...

Here are some ways to spot common scams to protect yourself from becoming a victim. One of the most concerning trends right now is the emergence of fake candidate websites and social media accounts.

Kindamorphic/Getty Images Personal loan scams can be costly for unsuspecting consumers who fall victim to them. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that fraud and identity theft ...

Staged accidents, false medical claims and agent fraud are some of the most common car insurance scams. Defensive driving is one of the best ways to avoid car insurance scams. You should report ...