An elderly Palos Hills resident lost $788,000 in a phone scam that’s under investigation, according to the Palos Hills Police Department. Police said the victim was targeted over the course of several ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick tip on some of the top scams to watch out for this year, according to the Better Business Bureau. Number one is online shopping scams. Look out for fake websites and ...

A new report from Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform based in New York City, estimates that $17 billion in crypto was stolen last year through fraud and scams. Impersonation scams, where ...

“Blood Money: Lethal Eden” taps into a rising anxiety in China by simulating the experiences of people trafficked for the scam industry. By Francesca Regalado and Pei-Lin Wu A woman you met online ...

Chen Zhi, the alleged ringleader of one of Asia’s largest scam conglomerates, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, the Cambodian government said Wednesday. The U.S. Justice Department in ...

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCAMMERS TO TARGET YOU. SO AFTER WE WRAPPED UP THE TOP SCAMS OF 2025 LAST WEEK ON YOUR SIDE, CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE SHOWS US THE TOP SCAMS YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR IN 2026.

A new scam has travelers on high alert. The scam reportedly involves sophisticated text messages sent to travelers alerting them they must enter additional payment details to keep their booked ...

As the age-old rule dictates, if it is too good to be true, it probably is. The Better Business Bureau is warning Connecticut consumers of a scam involving a caller pretending to be a reputable ...

On Friday, the News 8 On Your Side team is wrapping up its countdown of the top five scams of 2025.The No. 1 scam is one many older adults are familiar with.Medicare scamsMedicare scams have been ...

TERRI PARKER WPBF 25 NEWS. ANOTHER CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAM WARNING TONIGHT FOR THIS NEW YEAR. FEDERAL AUTHORITIES SAY AMERICANS ARE BEING SCAMMED OUT OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE RELEASED ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account. From ...

Getting a brand-new iPhone should be a moment you enjoy. You open the box. You power it on. Everything feels secure. Unfortunately, scammers know that moment too. Over the past few weeks, we've heard ...