Americans are losing at least $119 billion every year to scams, according to a new estimate from the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group. There is no formal U.S.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A new wave of smart scams, powered by artificial intelligence, is now targeting consumers every single day. They involve AI generated voices, more personalized messages, and ...

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 12: Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) the ranking member of the Senate’s Joint Economic Committee ...

Drivers who use Port Authority bridges and tunnels connecting New York and New Jersey are being warned about a new text message toll scam that has appeared in several states. The text messages claim ...

WCNC, CHARLOTTE, N.C. - With taxpayers seeing larger refunds so far this season, consumer experts are warning that scammers are trying to cash in. Early filing data from the Internal Revenue Service ...

The IRS will always first contact you by U.S. mail, not by phone or text message. Scammers may pose as tax officials to steal your money or personal information. The IRS will not demand payment via ...

Reports of tax scams and fraud have continued to rise in recent years, stretching systems that were built around older, fragmented reporting tools. The IRS says simplifying how tips are submitted will ...

Think about the time you spend waiting on hold, blocking junk messages, and clicking – and clicking, and clicking – to cancel unwanted subscriptions. A new report ascribes a cost to the “annoyance ...

Q: What are the latest tax scams to watch out for? A: Tax scams aren’t new — but the technology behind them has changed dramatically. In 2026, criminals aren’t just sending sloppy phishing emails.

EMAIL THREAT THAT COULD END UP IN YOUR INBOX. THREAT SCAMS. THEY USE INTIMIDATION, URGENCY AND FEAR TO PRESSURE YOU INTO MAKING QUICK PAYMENTS, AND AN EMAIL LIKE THIS COULD COST YOU MONEY. TAKE A LOOK ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Residents are again being warned about scam OMV text messages. The texts claim to come from the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles and threaten people over unpaid tickets or ...