Scams are becoming more and more prevalent, and simply blocking unwanted calls doesn’t always do the trick. They’re so common that experts have coined the term “scam economy.” Unfortunately, it’s easy ...

We don’t identify all the numbers we receive a call from. Imagine the scenario where you get a call from a person from the IRS, they claim your taxes were not paid. Further, they claim if you don’t ...

Once upon a time, when the phone rang it was either someone you knew or a wrong number. Times have changed, unfortunately, ...

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Spoof phone calls where the caller ID has the name of a company, but is associated with a fake number, is a common scam. People now need to be on the lookout for spoof calls ...

Phone scams have been a concerning problem. As technology moves forward, it opens new ways for scams, becoming more sophisticated to catch the scammer. However, there are platforms available that can ...

Google search scam alert: fake customer service numbers can give scammers remote control of your phone. Learn how to spot ...

Get out your phone. If you’ve ever wanted to see scammers twist in the wind, this may be the best shot you’ve had in a while. Information has been shared with ConsumerAffairs by BeenVerified, ...

Many of us know about the scam where fraudsters call you and threaten to shut off your electricity — and your air conditioning — unless you pay up right now during a brutal heat wave. Ditto for ...

Robocalls offering fake car warranties were once among the most common phone scams in the U.S., with nearly a billion scams logged in a single month in 2022, according to the Federal Communications ...