A permanent tax-law change bars most scam victims from deducting fraud losses, meaning they can owe the IRS on money they ...

A bill in the House would restore a pre-2018 rule that generally allowed a tax deduction for theft losses and would add other ...

New survey data reveals how scams, weak passwords and false security put Americans at risk of losing money — even small ...

Financial scams are becoming more common — and far more convincing — as fraudsters increasingly rely on artificial intelligence and other advanced tools. According to the Federal Trade Commission, ...

FBI warns of fake IC3 recovery scams using AI deepfakes, spoofed websites, and social media. Learn how to spot and avoid them ...

American consumers lost more than $12 billion to fraud and scams in 2025. Financial scams are everywhere these days, and unfortunately, they’re not always easy to identify. On top of that, some ...

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account. From ...

Recent IRS guidance and private letter rulings highlight a growing problem for IRA owners: fraud victims who are persuaded to withdraw money from their IRAs can face not only the loss of their ...

Adults 60 and older reported losing $2.4 billion in 2024 to fraud, including money lost to investment scams, according to the FTC's annual report to Congress released Dec. 1. That's up 26.3% Many ...

Precious metals like gold and silver are often used to diversify investment portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. Scams are common due to the industry's complexity, with some dealers using high-pressure ...

Holiday travelers are warned to watch out for fake travel sites that steal cash and personal information. The BBB warns that packages you didn't order could show up at the door as part of a new scam ...