GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Federal attorneys are looking for people who may have been scammed in a nationwide internet fraud scheme that operated for several years and had ties to West Michigan. In ...
The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.
It’s not. Falling for this increasingly sophisticated scam has already cost Americans more than $262 million in 2025 alone.
A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate ...
Bitcoin ATMs have seen a rapid rise in popularity in the US, with over 30,000 machines in operation in 2024, making up ...
The digital age offers unprecedented convenience, but with this convenience comes the heightened risk of encountering internet scams. Cybercriminals continuously ...
The holidays bring together friends and family of all ages, which presents a perfect opportunity to talk about financial scams. Seriously, it’s better than talking about politics. Every day, I receive ...
JAMM AQUINO / JULY 24 Acting U.S. Attorney for Hawaii Kenneth M. Sorenson JAMM AQUINO / JULY 24 Acting U.S. Attorney for Hawaii Kenneth M. Sorenson Online crime cost Hawaii residents $55, 180, 901 ...
Fraud is a form of financial crime that can be carried out through human actions, technology, or a combination of both. It ...
Looking back, the initial contact had all the elements of the earliest “Nigerian prince” email scams. The writer, who uses the name of a real member of a real book club, opened with detailed flattery ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Scams are on the rise, and this includes real estate scams. According to ...
RBI data shows that fraud cases declined 67.3% in FY25, but there is a considerable shift towards card and internet fraud as ...