Scams

Many people have gotten their advance Child Tax Credit payments this year, but scammers are taking advantage of this new program to try to trick you out of money or information.

It’s Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds.

During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which begins on October 15 and ends December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them for 2022.

For-profit colleges sometimes use overblown — or flat-out false — promises to attract new students and their money.

Did you get an email from your boss asking you for a favor? Does your boss need you to send gift cards to pay for an upcoming office party?

People are living longer than ever before.

Have you gotten an alarming text message about your unemployment insurance benefits from what seems to be your state workforce agency? You’re not alone.

COVID opened the door for scammers to double down on their worst practices, while preying on consumers during an unprecedented global pandemic.

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, eligible families will get monthly payments from the government from July 15 through December 2021.

If you used MoneyGram to send money to a scammer between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017, you may be eligible to file a claim for a refund. The company handling claims — Gilardi & Co.

Have you gotten a recorded phone message from “Susie” with the “Vehicle Service Department” calling about your vehicle warranty? That’s, like, so retro.

When it comes to scammers, nothing is sacred — including the bond between grandparent and grandchild.

Scammers are using a new trick to steal your money and personal information: a bogus COVID vaccine survey.