Category: Fraud

Avoid this IRS impersonation scam where victims are pressured into making immeidate payments in order to avoid hefty fines and penalities.

Scammers are using urgent, weather-related text messages posing as utility companies to trick people into clicking malicious links and sharing sensitive information. Learn how to spot these smishing scams and protect yourself by relying on official sources and staying cautious during extreme weather events.

Mail theft check fraud occurs when criminals steal outgoing or incoming checks from residential mailboxes, business mail drops, or postal collection boxes.

Counterfeit cashier’s checks, government checks, and other “official” check scams continue to be among the most damaging forms of financial fraud. These scams typically begin when a scammer provides a victim with what appears to be a legitimate cashier’s check, money order, or government-issued check—often for payment,...

Technology has brought many conveniences to our daily lives—but it has also given criminals powerful new tools. One of the fastest‑growing threats facing consumers today is AI‑generated voice impersonation, also known as voice deepfake fraud. This type of scam is increasing rapidly across the country and has already resulted in significant...