Five common overpayment scams use fake checks and third-party payment requests to steal money from unsuspecting victims ...

Joe Ducey with the Better Business Bureau warns job seekers not to spend before they earn, in a new twist to an old scam ...

Impersonation is a common tactic used in all sorts of scams, but recently, BBB has received reports of a few different cases ...

Got a surprise payment in your PayPal or business account? Learn why it happens, the scams behind it, and the safe steps to ...

One scheme involves overpaying for services, asking for a refund of the difference and then withdrawing the original payment, ...

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 ...

July is Military Consumer Month. So, WREG is sharing three scams military families should look out for. We know this is especially important in our community, where we’re home to thousands of Navy ...

Ann Reynolds said she knew something was wrong. Reynolds, a Castletonbased contractor who does house painting and cleaning, had just recruited a client online who wanted her to paint the apartment ...

Thinking about buying or selling a used car? You may want to proceed with caution so you don’t fall victim to a fake overpayment scam that uses fraudulent checks. “I could see how so many people could ...

A vigilant bank teller foiled a check scam, leading police to uncover how a 71-year-old Florida man was tricked out of $50,000.

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 ...