Financial scams are everywhere these days. Whether it’s phishing attempts through email and text messages or a fraudster impersonating a loved one on the phone, there are a lot of traps to avoid.

Be wary of advisors promising guaranteed returns or using strategies they can't explain. Red flags include pressure to invest quickly, secrecy demands, unlicensed status, or unsolicited cold calls.

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Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

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Starling Bank this week introduced Scam Intelligence, a generative AI-powered tool designed to help customers identify and avoid authorized push payment, or APP, fraud. The tool, which the bank claims ...

Unsavory financial advisors may cheat their clients through deceptive practices such as Ponzi schemes, churning techniques, and pump-and-dump scams. Advisors who pressure you to make quick investment ...