5 Venmo Scams To Avoid in 2026 — and How To Stay Safe

Venmo scams are rising, as 83% of users faced fraud in 2024. Learn the top scams for 2026 and expert tips to protect your money and account.

Consumer Reports: Text scams hitting harder than ever

A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year, and it might surprise you ...
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Fishersville woman loses thousands of dollars to phone scammer

The Augusta County Sheriff's Office said an elderly Fishersville woman was recently scammed out of more than $50,000 ...

It’s the season of giving. Experts share how to avoid charity scams and make your gift count.

Philadelphia-area experts provide tips on how to keep your financial donations safe and make the most of your charitable ...

CMPD: Scams to avoid

CMPD warns of different scam calls, texts, emails and more. Defense Dept. threatens Sen. Mark Kelly with court martial The Met Gala is facing criticism over its lead sponsors. Here’s what Anna Wintour ...

Scam alert: Fake calls pretend to be police asking for payment, and more

There are a lot of scam calls, texts, emails targeting individuals for money, personal information and more. Here's what to ...

Amazon's sending users payments from FTC settlement: What to know

The safest way to handle an FTC settlement email apparently from PayPal is to not click any links and instead go directly to ...
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New survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year. Here are some tips to protect your money

You’re in the middle of something when your phone pings — a text from an unknown number. Is it real, or another scam? A new ...

On Your Side: Holiday scams

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Don’t fall for a scam this holiday season. If you shop online or use peer-to-peer payment apps, be ...