The loans targeted by scammers, called Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs), are ones that a bank will extend to a homeowner, using their home as collateral.

BBB warns that romance scams don't just steal money; they can trick victims into illegally moving stolen funds. Learn how to protect yourself.

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is giving tips on avoiding a broken heart and ...

Scammers and cybercriminals stole a record total of $16.6 billion from Americans in 2024, marking a 33% increase in losses from 2023, the FBI said in a new report on April 23. The report released by ...

Scammers cheat Americans out of billions of dollars. And many times, the people who lose money, never report it. Now, the FBI ...

FBI officials said scams frequently start on dating apps or social platforms before escalating to financial requests.

Connecticut safety officials are warning residents about the danger of romance scams, especially on Valentine’s Day. The state Department of Consumer Protection issued a release this week to remind ...

The most damage was done by online purchase, phishing and employment scams. Connecticut residents reported 1,767 scams to the ...

Residents in Lewisville and across Denton County are being warned about a surge in scam calls from people posing as police officers and claiming those on the other end of the call missed jury duty — ...