The phone rings late at night. A calm, authoritative voice identifies itself as a government agent, a bank representative, or perhaps even a family member in desperate need. For millions of retirees ...

A phone call can drain a lifetime of savings in less than an hour. That is not drama. That is exactly what happens when ...

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...

IRS tax scam calls are on the rise. Learn how to identify fake calls about back taxes and what to do if you get one.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That Phone Call From Google Is Probably a Scam - DenPhotos/Shutterstock You probably know by now not to pick up or respond to the ...

The Idaho State Police (ISP) is warning the public about a scam in which callers are spoofing ISP phone numbers, making it appear the calls are coming from official ISP dispatch centers. These calls ...

This new phone scam has 'carriers' calling to exchange your device - don't fall for it ...

ALMA, Ga. (WTOC) - The Bacon County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals about a new type of scam in the area. According to a social media post made by the department, multiple individuals have received ...

A troubling message landed in our inbox, and it reveals a scam that many people have never seen. Before we break it down, here is an email Gary from Palmetto, Florida, sent us: "This just happened to ...