An analysis by the Center for Investigative Reporting and a newspaper identifies organizations that fattened solicitors' wallets.
States are warning consumers about aggressive - and false - sales pitches for medical discount cards.
With data breaches increasingly more common, more consumers are exposed to the risk of identity theft and other fraud, according to one study.
Criminal charges announced against 184 people as con artists ramp up activity against owners.
Watch out for 'talent' scouts at malls and amusement parks; it's the season for modeling and acting scams.
Set in the '20s, the classic novel -- and Hollywood's latest attempt at a film version -- offers some timeless wisdom about money, love and the pursuit of both.
Last-minute giving can be fraught with peril. Beware the traps of online 'deals' and even e-cards that may contain unwelcome surprises.
A scam that aims at eBay users who have lost out on auction items has raised alarm.
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