These are some of the most common tactics used by online scammers: Pig butchering: Scammers build fake relationships ...

A local woman received a call she thought was from her sister, but it turned into a scary scam and demand for money.

Telephone fraud is widespread, and even prudent users can fall for the tricks of experienced scammers. Whether it’s shock ...

According to the Better Business Bureau, home improvement scams increase once warm weather starts to peak. According to the ...

If you’ve ever needed to send money digitally, you’ve probably heard of payment services like Zelle, Paypal, CashApp or Venmo. Today, 60% of Americans use so-called “peer-to-peer” or P2P services. The ...

Tips on keeping safe on Venmo, including what to do if you receive an unexpected payment or request from a stranger.

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

Jackson Post has issued a scam alert after receiving reports of scammers sending text messages, claiming to be from the State ...

Oakmont Country Club will soon be the place to be as the community prepares for the U.S. Open. Scammers are hoping to take ...

A scammer created a Venmo account that looks almost ... other animal rescues — so they can be aware and alert of the potentially costly scam. “We work hard for every dollar, and so just ...

The Tukwila Police Department is warning community members of a kidnapping scam. Over the past several ... He demanded my sister Venmo him money while on the phone. She could hear a man crying ...