Government impersonation scams are among the most damaging forms of fraud targeting Americans today. A Southern California couple’s recent ordeal, which ended with them losing $850,000, shows just how ...

The promise sounds tempting. That is exactly why scammers keep using it.Authorities are warning that messages promising “free ...

Americans reported nearly $21 billion in cyber crime losses in 2025, and within that, more than 22,000 complaints were tied ...

The Social Security Administration has warned beneficiaries of an impersonation scam with devastating consequences for retirees.

Whitesides and Trilogy Media pressed Congress to create a White House anti‑scam office after victims told of massive losses.

Friday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) marked National Scam Survivor Day by bringing together survivors who have been ...

Data: Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker; Chart: Axios Visuals Reports of scams impersonating government agencies to the Better Business Bureau increased in October during the government shutdown, ...

In addition to creating hardship for hundreds of thousands of people, the government shutdown is also creating opportunities for scammers looking to cash in on the crisis. As scams start appearing, ...

Government contractors are seeing a rise in scams tied to the System for Award Management (SAM) as annual recertification deadlines approach. These schemes often use official-looking emails and links ...

EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE. CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE EXPLAINS. SO THIS IS THE SEVENTH ANNUAL SLAM THE SCAM DAY, ALWAYS ON THURSDAY OF NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK. WHY DOES THIS DAY EXIST? WELL, ...

Victims would receive e-mails informing them that their companies had contravened the Employment Act. Read more at ...