You can’t cash in on a stranger’s life insurance policy — even if a lawyer says you can,” the Federal Trade Commission says.

Whether your bank refunds money lost in a scam depends on several factors: the type of scam, how you sent the funds, the bank ...

Considering the holidays are a popular time to purchase gift cards, here's what you should look out for. What are gift card ...

Our experts reviewed the data to understand trends on identity theft, credit card fraud, and data breaches. Check out the ...

Nearly half of U.S. consumers say they've been targeted by a scam while online holiday shopping, according to a new report by ...

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new report from the Federal Trade Commission found older adults nationwide lost ...

FTC said common scams can include someone claiming to help ... FTC said you should contact the company or bank used to pay the scammer and report the payment or transfer. If you or someone you ...

Gruber Law Offices, a Wisconsin law firm ranked FTC data to find ... Credit-related fraud, particularly involving credit bureaus, information furnishers, and report users, was the most frequent ...