How to spot rental scams during apartment hunting
May kicks off peak apartment rental season, as many leases turn over and people gradute or move for jobs. The season typically lasts until September, with the highest traffic around June and July. While many renters search for their next home, scammers are also on the hunt for their next target. Around 65,000 rental scams […]
Americans over 60 are a top target for imposter scammers — how to guard against 6 common types of this fraud
Did the IRS call you out of the blue and threaten legal action? It wasn’t the tax man — more likely it was an imposter scam. It’s a type of fraud that’s become increasingly more common. “An imposter scam is when a scammer lies and pretends to be someone they’re not to trick you into […]
Investment fraud is on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself
South_agency | E+ | Getty Images Consumers lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024 — more than in any other type of fraud and up 24% from 2023, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission. Investment scams generally involve claims that a consumer will get big returns by investing in a hot […]