LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Be aware of possible scams amid looming cuts to federal assistance programs from the government shutdown, like SNAP benefits. The Better Business Bureau has received over 800 ...

Personal loan scams occur when fraudsters pose as a fake loan company to get your money and personal information. These schemes are more prevalent than you may think. Check Out: 5 Subtly Genius Moves ...

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 ...

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 ...

My brother tends to be an overly trusting person. He is handling the sale of our grandmother’s classic vehicle. We advertised it online, and now someone from across the country wants to buy our car, ...

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 ...

Palm Beach Police on July 17 arrested a Riviera Beach woman on a felony larceny charge after they said she helped a man fraudulently deposit a check from Club Colette. According to an arrest report, ...

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.

Valley National Bank in Tulsa reported Thursday it is "still fighting the nationwide bogus check scam" that is ever-changing and ever-successful at conning recipients — even when it has been operating ...