Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A phone scam posing as a free upgrade offer from AT&T has left consumers facing unexpected charges and account issues. Scammers ...

Fraudsters love tax time almost as much as the IRS does. Protect your identity and your money by learning how to spot scam ...

On Nov. 14, police were dispatched to Walmart regarding a cell phone scam. An arriving officer talked to an employee, who said three men were using other party account numbers to try to obtain free ...

Your phone can be a connection to the outside world that helps you stay in touch with family and friends. But it can also be a means for scammers to get between you and your money through tricks and ...

Getting a brand-new iPhone should be a moment you enjoy. You open the box. You power it on. Everything feels secure. Unfortunately, scammers know that moment too. Over the past few weeks, we've heard ...

CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS THE ANSWER. A VIEWER NAMED CHARLES JUST SENT ME THIS TEXT MESSAGE THROUGH EMAIL. HE POINTED OUT THERE WERE NO MISSPELLINGS, AND SOME OF THE OTHER TELLTALE SIGNS ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Loyal readers of this column have kept me on my toes over the past year, pointing out flaws in my thinking along with the ...

Scammers are getting smarter, and so are their tricks. From fake delivery alerts to impersonated government agencies, phone scams are more convincing (and more frequent) than ever before. Whether it’s ...

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and potential scams they have come in contact with by calling 828-1329 or via ...

CHICAGO | The consumer advocacy group Citizens Utility Board says scams that add charges to customers' cell phone bills have almost doubled in Illinois the past year. The board said in a news release ...