Michigan and other states are slapping tougher penalties on gift card scammers. Why you don't want to answer innocuous texts during the holiday rush.

The scams are getting a bit meta. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about a new scam currently making ...

California health officials are warning residents about an elaborate phone scam in which callers impersonate government employees, threaten legal consequences and even pose as police officers on ...

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