Better Business Bureau: FTC goes after facilitators of tech-support scams

Better Business Bureau president and CEO Randy Hutchinson gives consumers tips on how to avoid scams and protect assets.
KEYT

Sheriff’s Office warns community about new computer and courier scams hitting the area

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff's Office issued a press release Wednesday about new scams that has been reported in the Thousand Oaks area. According to the Financial Crimes Unit ...
WTVD

Raleigh woman gives fake Microsoft employee access to computer, loses thousands of dollars

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Scammers stole a record-breaking $12.5 billion from Americans in 2024, that's according to the FTC This new data from the Federal Trade Commission says this is a 25% increase ...
AARP

Five of the Biggest Scams to Watch for in 2026

“People will be looking for ways to alleviate their burdens,” Valesquez says of 2026. “So when they get a [message] that says ...
The Patriot Ledger

It's bad enough to be scammed. Recovering from it is a lot of work. Some tips on prevention

It feels awful to be scammed. Unnerving to have a person's voice suddenly yelling at you right out of your computer. And you can't make it stop. "You've been hacked!" "You have pornographic material ...