Pyramid schemes have been around for years, but scammers are still growing rich off them. Let’s look at what constitutes a pyramid scheme and how to avoid falling for one. What is a pyramid scheme? In a pyramid scheme, participating …

Micro-deposit scams are especially effective because they often go unnoticed. Too many people have already fallen victim; don’t be one of them! Here’s a comprehensive guide to micro-deposit scams, including how they play out and what you can do if …

Don’t be the next victim of a payday loan scam! In these scams, a “representative” of a collection agency tells victims they must pay their outstanding balance on a payday loan. Unfortunately, the caller is completely unaffiliated with any legitimate …

That familiar knot in your stomach appears just after you click “Purchase” or leave the store. You’ve just bought something—maybe takeout after an exhausting week, a new pair of shoes you actually needed, or something that simply brought you a …

From revolutionizing industries like healthcare and finance to replacing jobs in publishing and graphics, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world. Unfortunately, scammers are also using AI to con victims out of money and personal info. Here’s what you need …

Scammers follow the money, which means they’ve got their hands in cryptocurrency as well as traditional USD. Here are five cryptocurrency scams to watch out for: 1. Bitcoin investment scams In this ruse, a scammer reaches out to crypto investors …

If there were a song about keeping yourself safe from financial scams, the chorus would be “Check your credit report!” Practically speaking, what does that mean? How can that single piece of advice protect you? Though it sounds like an …

If you’re hiring a contractor to make improvements on your home, be alert! Home improvement scams are more common than you may think, and they can cost you. Here are 8 ways to spot a home improvement scam. 1. The …

Tax season is a stressful time. Once that return is filed and out the door, most people would prefer to never think of it again. That mindset is exactly what scam artists are counting on. The Treasury Inspector General for …

Everyone talks about identity theft as if it’s purely a problem for grownups, but did you know children are 51 times more vulnerable to identity theft than their parents are? Here’s all you need to know about child identity theft, …

Winter is on its way out, and spring is on its way in. That means it’s time to stop hibernating and get outside! Before you do, though, you’ll need to help your home recover from the damage incurred during winter …

Love is in the air and the money is flowing like heart emojis. According to the National Retail Federation, the average American spends $221.34 on Valentine’s Day each year. That’s a lot of money to spend on a one-day celebration! Lucky …