Fake Judges Awarded Injured: Scams Targeting Workers
A disturbing online scam pretends to grant workers compensation awards. Victims are then hit with nonrefundable fees....
Consumer Education
Discover four real-world consumer education stories that expose scams and teach practical prevention. Learn how these cases affect your finances and how to spot red flags before you lose money.
10 articlesNevada Sold Fake Creator Trips: A Cautionary Tale Today
A Nevada mom pulled off an audacious scam, selling fake creator trips and later faking cancer to cover it up. This ca...
Pensioners Were £130k Bank Scam: Three Men Jailed
A brutal courier-fraud scheme targeted older adults, draining about £130,000 from 85 victims. Three men have been jai...
Scammer Told Police Captain: Fake Warrant Call Unravels Fast
A veteran police captain faced a fake warrant scam and chose to record the conversation. The incident reveals the tel...
Better Stories, Less Hype: Reviving Reverse Mortgages
Industry leaders urge a shift from hype to honest storytelling to rebuild trust in reverse mortgages. This report out...
Told Million. First Thing: Don’t Pay Upfront for Prizes
Someone may call you with a life-changing lottery claim, but the first demand is almost always a fee. This guide brea...
Bought Fake Coupons Times: Final Defendant Gets Prison
A multi-year coupon fraud saga ends with a prison sentence for the last defendant. Learn how the scheme worked, who g...
How a Jeweler Stopped 84-Year-Old From Losing $47K in Gold
A careful jeweler halted a risky gold purchase that could have wiped out a senior's life savings. This story doubles ...
Lessons From a Fake Bank Call Sent: A Walgreens Story
A convincing fake bank call sent a Virginia resident on a cash handoff, revealing how scammers use authority and urge...
Caller Says You’ll Arrest Scam: How to Spot It Fast
A chilling phone scam uses fear of an arrest to push immediate payments. Learn the telltale signs, how to respond saf...