Scams

Here are three red flags to watch out for before you decide to trust a stranger online.

If you received this elaborate email, it's a scam.

Like fattening up a pig before the slaughter, this scam aims to squeeze as much money out of you as possible.

That's not your bank contacting you, and that's not you that you're sending money to.

Fake check scams are still more prevalent—and sophisticated—than you might realize.

Those calls, texts, or emails telling you that you’re a winner are very likely a scam.

Someone offers to help get your money back after you've been scammed—but that's a scam too.

Scammers want to trick you with fake pet advertisements.

Attempts to take over your account using "spear phishing" techniques are growing more sophisticated.

Here's how to do "rent-to-own" so that you actually own the home one day.

The moment you put your email or phone number online, you've become a target for scammers.

Zelle scams are on the rise. Don't be caught by them.

If you find yourself inundated with spam, the problem may be that you're doing too much to avoid it.

Don't get scammed by "student loan forgiveness" robocalls.

IRS text fraud is on the rise—here's how not to get scammed

Money can ruin relationships, and family conflict can complicate your inheritance.

Learn how to spot the signs of organized retail crime.

"The buck stops here," you'll say, after using these tips to detect fake bills.