They are required to do it within five days for simple cases, and up to 35 days for more complex ones, with a £100 excess if they choose. David Geale, from the Payment Systems Regulator, says 97% of claims under this scheme are settled within 35 days.

If you have lost money to scammers, you can file a report with the Federal Trade Commission, the state Attorney General's Office, and the New York State Office of Victim Services. Lifespan helps older adults who have been scammed secure their identity, file for state relief and connect with anonymous support groups.

Spokeo reports a new DMV text scam threatening penalties to trick victims into providing personal info or payments.

Learn to recognize and avoid online scams with expert internet fraud tips and proven scam prevention to protect yourself in 2025 and beyond.

Personal loan scams can target many people in the hopes of luring a few or target a particular person based on a vulnerability. “Scammers use a variety of tactics,” says Matthew Stern, CEO of CNC Intelligence, a company that helps consumers get their money back after being scammed.

Welcome to the holiday scamming season. The criminals know we're stressed, and they're ready to pounce in all sorts of ways to steal our cash.

Cybersecurity experts are warning about scammers using QR codes to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. What is a QR code? Short for "quick response" code, the small barcodes are ubiquitous, getting scanned using a phone's camera to link to restaurant menus,

Zelle is an easy way to send money online-- it's free, it's supported by all the major banks and it only requires a phone number to instantly transfer funds. It's also been rife with fraud ever since the service launched in 2017, and the Consumer Financial ...

Text scams are everywhere these days — and they're constantly evolving and changing. The latest evolution appears to be a scam centered on fake texts about Coinbase, the crypto platform. If you do get the text: Do not click any links, do not call the ...

Fake Geek Squad invoice emails are targeting users with convincing charges and urgent phone numbers to steal personal information and money.

Charity scams have grown significantly because of increased online fundraising, social media usage, and calculated tactics preying on emotions and urgency. The mid-November news release from Drummond's office detailed why the Charity Enforcement Unit was established.