Unlike a personal bank check, which is drawn against the account of the individual who writes it, a cashier’s check is issued by a bank or financial institution. Although cashier’s checks are ...

Scamming is rampant. More than 81,000 people filed scam reports with the Better Business Bureau in 2024, and the median reported dollar loss was $130, according to the BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report. A ...

For many people, TikTok has become their go-to source for information on everything from fashion to food to home maintenance. Gone are the days of having to figure it out yourself or "Google it"; ...

A resurgence of the "Mystery Shopper" scam involves receiving a check and purchasing money cards. Victims are instructed to send pictures of the money cards to the scammer, who then steals the funds.

Losing your life savings to fraud is not a distant fear; it is a real and growing risk. Scams involving criminals pretending to be bank representatives have surged, with the Federal Trade Commission ...

According to the Rocklin Police Department, the new scam starts with a victim receiving a text, email, or call from someone posing as their bank. The sender inquires about fraudulent activity. After ...

A new banking safeguard in Hong Kong aims to reduce scam losses by requiring customers to confirm certain transactions in ...