A woman reported an 11- to 12-year-old boy riding a scooter was harassing her while she was walking her dog on Dec. 22.

The caller claims the animal has been treated by a vet and is recovering, according to officials, but the owner needs to pay the medical costs before the pet can go home. The scam typically pushes for ...

They say your identity is tied to money laundering or fraud and threaten immediate arrest unless you verify information or pay a “bond.” The FTC logged more than $250 million in losses tied to ...

Darrell Lester, a former PCH executive, said the company turned “dozens upon dozens” of Americans into millionaires.

MALIBU, CA — Two people were killed and another was seriously injured in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway Thursday night, according to a report. The collision occurred just before 7 p.m. on Pacific ...

“People will be looking for ways to alleviate their burdens,” Valesquez says of 2026. “So when they get a [message] that says ...

Google says the group’s tools enabled scammers with little technical skill to impersonate agencies like the IRS and the USPS ...

Which states are hit hardest by AI scams? A state-by-state breakdown of consumer losses. The digital landscape in 2025 has ushered in a powerful new era for fraud, one in which bad actors can use ...

Scammers pretending to be Walmart employees are preying on consumers, according to the FCC. Here's what to watch out for.

Better Business Bureau president and CEO Randy Hutchinson gives consumers tips on how to avoid scams and protect assets.