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Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Did you know scammers still use checks to trick sellers? Theyll hand you a check that looks completely legitimate. You give ...

Truist is warning customers about common fraud schemes, including phishing, check fraud and scam texts, and how to avoid them ...

Once considered an old-fashioned crime, check washing has roared back to life with alarming sophistication. Criminals are not just targeting personal checks anymore. They are exploiting every ...

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. — A couple from Murrysville reported that they mailed their check to pay their monthly bill, but instead of settling their account, they became victims of a scam that cost them ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Right now on Facebook Marketplace, there are all kinds of things for sale, grills, furniture, appliances, cars, even a diamond ring. The virtual garage sale is an easy way to get ...

A resurgence of the "Mystery Shopper" scam involves receiving a check and purchasing money cards. Victims are instructed to send pictures of the money cards to the scammer, who then steals the funds.

When Joe Schulz*, a small-business owner based in New Jersey, received a new customer order from a company based in Dubai, he felt that something may be off. It turned out his instincts were right, as ...

Using genealogy websites can expose personal data that scammers use to target families, according to experts warning about ...