When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the victims, it’s not hyperbole. One area where this is increasingly evident is elder fraud, as the amounts of money ...

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Scams are on the rise in Beaufort County, and a lot of them are targeting the elderly. Federal officials say one out of every 10 adults over 60 will fall victim to some form of ...

Popular holiday scams include fake delivery notifications, gift card scams, charity scams and more. Scams seem to be getting more and more convincing each year, but learning to spot the signs can help ...

HERE’S CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE. SO SCAMMERS WILL TRY TO TELL YOU JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO GET YOU TO PANIC AND ACT QUICKLY. NOW, THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION HAS PUT OUT A NEW TOOL CALLED MY ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...