Overpayment scams are on the rise, and they can leave victims thousands of dollars in debt. The setup usually looks harmless: someone sends you a check for more than the agreed amount, asks you to ...

You receive an unexpected phone call from your utility company telling you that you're overdue on your payments. It gets worse: They add that if you don't send them the money immediately, they will ...

As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

Whether buying or selling online, for all transactions, use caution to avoid scams. These cons often involve purchases and sales on eBay, Craigslist, and other direct seller-to-buyer sites. Scammers ...