New data show that more consumers than ever are falling prey to romance scammers. Consumers reported losing $547 million in 2021 alone. The Federal Trade Commission’s data spotlight shows that in 2021 reported losses to romance scammers were up nearly …
Google will clamp down on financial fraud on its platform in Britain, saying on Wednesday that all financial services will need to be verified by the regulator before they can advertise. Britain’s financial watchdog issued 1,200 consumer warnings last year …
Auto thefts in Michigan are in a five-year decline, but other forms of vehicle-related crime are on the rise, according to Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.), a statewide insurance industry-funded theft prevention program and confidential tip line. Some of the …
Philippine police say they have rounded up 357 foreigners accused of duping Taiwanese and Chinese citizens in an online scam. National police investigation chief Samuel Pagdilao said the mostly Chinese and Taiwanese suspects were arrested Thursday in simultaneous raids on …
