Car insurance fraud is a costly problem — even for drivers who’ve never been involved in a fraud scheme. Staged accidents, fraudulent applications, untrustworthy repair shops and fake agents cost ...

A scam targeting work-from-home job hunters has been found to cost Australians more than all other scam types combined. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released findings ...

(WIFR) - A new report from the Better Business Bureau warns people about the riskiest scams people can fall for. A related video is attached to this article. The BBB says in 2024, investment scams, ...

SmartCustomer reports on Mother's Day flower scams, highlighting issues like missing bouquets, bait-and-switch tactics, and ...

Worker fraud: Workers can commit fraud by falsely claiming that their injuries prevent them from working, or limit the extent of their ability to work. Workers also can commit fraud by deliberately ...

Pig butchering scams—which involve building an intimate relationship, establishing trust, and manipulating the victim into ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

BBB's Scam Tracker site offers a great opportunity for you to share and review the types of fraud targeting our community and abroad. In fact, last month BBB Scam Tracker received an award from the ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

The latest fraud stats make uncomfortable reading. Fraud is growing – relentlessly. According to a report published in 2023 by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), up to five percent ...

The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold, and that social media scams resulted in ...

Types of Insurance Frauds Committed Against Consumers Consumers who fall victim to these frauds can suffer financial loss, damage to their reputation, and may even face legal consequences. The ...