Before answering unknown calls, learn the most common phone scams and warning signs so you can protect your money and keep fraudsters out of your wallet.

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You answer a call from someone who says they're a police officer-and you're in trouble for missing jury duty. The only way to ...

Scam phone calls, texts and online adverts have been on the rise with the public warned to stay vigilant about them.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’ve received a scam call this year you are not alone. According to recent data released by the Federal Trade Commission, Tennessee ranks second in the country for the ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A new report from Colorado consumer watchdog group COPIRG shows spam robocalls are now at a six-year high, with Colorado ranking fourth in the nation for imposter scam reports. “I ...

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scam calls where individuals are impersonating law enforcement.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Pima County Sheriff's Department is advising residents that scam callers are using AI to disguise themselves as family members. PCSD said scammers are using AI to pretend to ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is warning residents about recent scam call tactics. WPD states that calls are being made claiming the individual has ‘missed a federal ...

South Carolinians wondering how to reduce the number of spam calls to their cellphones may soon see some relief, thanks to an initiative by state and federal officials. In an effort to curb more than ...