Scams
What Is Uber Vomit Fraud? Drivers Accused of Sick Scam
The ride-sharing company it would “take appropriate actions" if culprits are found.
Houston Megachurch Pastor Accused of $1 Million Scam
Caldwell is a prominent Houston megachurch pastor who was once President George W. Bush’s closest spiritual adviser.
Cryptocurrency Scams Target Musk Fans
No, Elon Musk is not giving away big amounts of ether in exchange for small amounts of ether.
Email Scams Target the Lonely on Valentine's Day
Don't trust emails from Russian hotties looking for love.
Genetic Tests Could Allow Companies to Exploit You
Learning your ancestry just got a lot more complicated.
Car Buyers Pay When Dealers Tweak Odometers
One dealer was sentenced this week to a year in prison for rolling back the mileage on 310 cars he sold at auction.
Don't Fall for These Common Summer Scams
Summertime is scam time, so this is the time to brush up on your scam-ology.
How to Avoid the Most Common Tax Scams
Tax season is rife with fraudsters trying to prey on filers.
Why the Moving Industry Is Filled With Fraudsters
The moving industry is filled with fraudsters, who bilk consumers out of millions every year—and rarely get caught. A major reason: Congress.
The Scary World of Big-Time Tax Refund Scammers
Scamming tax refunds has become a huge criminal enterprise luring gangsters, drug dealers and hackers from Eastern Europe.
Scammers Try to Take Advantage of Government Hack Victims
Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers are targeting government employees affected by the OPM hack.
European Divorcees Lose Millions to Online Dating Scams
Europol has warned that middle-age Internet users are frequently targeted.
‘Sextortion’ Scams on the Rise in Europe
Experts warn that organised gangs are increasingly using private images to extort money out of their victims.
American Women Targeted in Malaysian Internet Scams
The mostly Nigerian conmen, who enter Malaysia on student visas, take advantage of the country's good Internet infrastructure to prey on lonely, middle-aged women