In my computer service business, we regularly get calls from users that have been scammed. Some have let a remote scammer onto their computer and get their data/passwords stolen, while some get taken ...

The DeWitt Township Police Department is warning residents after a local victim lost thousands of dollars in a gold-purchase ...

It’s National Consumer Protection Week and WREG is always trying to help you save money and avoid scams and ripoffs. So, we have some important advice to avoid becoming the next victim, as well as ...

Fraudsters love tax time almost as much as the IRS does. Protect your identity and your money by learning how to spot scam ...

Police have arrested a suspect after prosecutors say he was part of a "sophisticated, high-tech" multi-state criminal ...

A Geauga County woman is sharing her painful story during National Consumer Protection Week — hoping it stops the next person ...

"Given widespread evidence that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to craft better pitches, the rise in phishing complaints is particularly concerning," John Breyault, the ...

BROOK PARK, Ohio – A Middlebrook Boulevard resident was defrauded of $50,000 through a computer scam. The fraud was reported at about 11:30 a.m. Feb. 16. The resident was notified on her computer to ...

As Chief of Police, our agency remains vigilant in providing information to our community members when we observe increasing ...

The rise of AI has helped scammers build intricate networks of fake news and investment advice — with the aim to swindle customers out of millions ...

While many scams today target people of all ages, older adults are often singled out or suffer the greatest financial harm.

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and potential scams they have come in contact with by calling 828-1329 or via ...