State police are investigating after a Pittsburgh-area resident was scammed out of over $5 million by people pretending to be the Federal Trade Commission.

It can be terrifying to learn your data or finances are at risk. Naturally, if a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agent offers to help keep you safe, it would seem foolish not to agree. But you may want ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Romance scams cost Utahns at least $8 million last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), ...

Adults aged 60 and older were more likely to report extraordinarily high losses. An 18-year-old consumer in Michigan lost $4,800 this summer to a 'transfer it to protect it' scam after receiving an ...

Plenty of us are moving. Maybe it’s for a new job, maybe it’s to shorten a commute, perhaps it’s because one needs more garage space, or maybe it’s a full-blown relocation. Individuals looking to rent ...

Consumer advocates warn that scammers are targeting job seekers with fake opportunities designed to steal money and personal information.

Fake calls claiming you owe back taxes are rising, the FTC warns. These scams rely on pressure and confusion, but a few simple checks can help you avoid becoming a victim. As the Internal Revenue ...