Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Silent scam calls are a growing nuisance in 2026, but they are only effective if you engage. By understanding that silence is a signal of a "live" probe, you can practice brave empathy for yourself by ...

The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam calls from individuals falsely claiming to be law ...

Are you suddenly being inundated with calls about a loan you never applied for? You’re not alone. Annoying fraud calls from personal info-seeking scammers posing as processing reps, usually promising ...

A D.C. resident narrowly avoided a phone scam as Montgomery County consumer protection officials warn fraudsters are posing as credit card companies.

Truecaller’s Family Protection lets relatives manage scam defenses and remotely end suspected fraud calls on Android for family members.

If you are tired of scam calls slipping through the cracks, federal regulators just took a meaningful step. The Federal Communications Commission finalized new penalties aimed at telecom companies ...

Discover how to spot Deepfakes, prevent AI scams, and detect AI voice fraud with practical tips to verify calls and verify videos for authenticity. Pixabay, geralt The rise of artificial intelligence ...

(TNS) — Residents in Lewisville and across Denton County are being warned about a surge in scam calls from people posing as police officers and claiming those on the other end of the call missed jury ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent spike in scam calls circulating in the community. According ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A scam targeting Spectrum customers has been reported in the community. Scammers are impersonating Spectrum representatives, promising a 50% discount on monthly bills. The scam often ...

This tax season, a fake tax-collection voicemail played for shoppers in Las Vegas left some rolling their eyes and others genuinely rattled. The recording leaned hard on high-pressure language and a ...