Knowing the most common scams is the first line of defense. Here’s a list of scams that seniors should watch for.

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.

While many scams today target people of all ages, older adults are often singled out or suffer the greatest financial harm.

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HELENA, Mont. — As the holiday season approaches, consumers should stay alert for common scams. The Office of Consumer Protection warns that scams tend to be more common during the holidays than at ...

American consumers lost more than $12 billion to fraud and scams in 2025. Financial scams are everywhere these days, and unfortunately, they’re not always easy to identify. On top of that, some ...

More Americans say they've experienced some form of financial fraud over the last year, according to a new Bankrate survey.

As tax filing season begins, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money and personal information from taxpayers.