Not that long ago, this column dealt with the myths related to fraud. Today we start a two-part series: What are the realities? Research tells us is that fraud is not a one-size-fits-all crime.

Phone scams are on the rise, and they’re getting more sophisticated. The statistics are dizzying. On imposter scammers alone, the FTC reports that US consumers lost $2.7 billion in 2023, and the ...

Rose Okumura is a voice actor and a content creator. Now she's using her skills to turn to the tables on annoying telephone scammers. It's called scam baiting, which Collins English Dictionary defines ...

As last-minute holiday shopping ramps up, consumer protection experts are urging shoppers to slow down and stay alert, ...

Many Americans are frustrated by an unending barrage of scam and spam telephone calls. Multiple reliable sources note that there are typically over 3 billion unwanted calls each month. Last year, it ...

Beware of phone scams impersonating law enforcement in Grant County and nationwide. Scammers steal money using high pressure and fear tactics.

All Social Security claims made over the telephone will be subject to an anti-fraud check moving forward, the agency confirmed on April 14. The implementation of the security measure comes weeks after ...

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports of telephone fraud schemes, according to a news release. Victims have described receiving calls that are purportedly from a member of ...

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