Sophisticated scams increasingly target seniors, as thieves often use technology to gain access to personal information.

The IRS agent calling you on the phone isn't really from the government, and the person collecting disaster relief funds may actually be lining his own pockets. Phone scams are common, and they often ...

A spoofing scam is impersonating the Consulate General of India, putting the Bay Area's Indian residents at risk.

Even as fraud has become increasingly sophisticated amid the rise of e-commerce and online banking, many victims still fall prey to old-school phone scams. Phone scams come in many forms, ranging from ...

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...

If a phone you didn't order arrives on your doorstep, there's a good chance someone's trying to scam you. Here's how to ...

Scammers are getting smarter, and so are their tricks. From fake delivery alerts to impersonated government agencies, phone scams are more convincing (and more frequent) than ever before. Whether it’s ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Police Departments both posted on social media this week warning the ...

Spokeo reports seven common scams on OfferUp, including fake invoices, overpayment scams, and counterfeit profiles, and ...