A 24-year-old woman in Tampa has been arrested for allegedly running an ATM fraud scheme that investigators say played out entirely on social media — using real bank accounts, fake checks, and willing ...

The stories have played out across the country. In New Jersey, it was a 74-year-old retired art restorer contacted by a person purporting to be an Apple representative, advising her that her computer ...

If you or someone you know has been scammed, acting quickly is critical to improving your chances of recovering your money.

A North Olmsted resident at 1:18 p.m. on July 8 reported an attempted fraud in which she was convinced to deposit nearly $5,000 into a Bitcoin cryptocurrency ATM. She then attempted to deposit another ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. A report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicates a 1,000 % increase in ...

When a five- or six-figure check hits your account, it can feel like instant money. In reality, a quiet chain of bank rules, federal regulations, and fraud checks kicks in before you can safely spend ...

Two cybercrime victims won't be able to recover their money, seized from a third-party cryptocurrency company, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled. The decisions, issued Friday, May 1, involve two Iowans ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — After a man allegedly opened an account at a Chesterfield credit union using a false name and address, police said he deposited a fraudulent check at an ATM, then ...

The District of Columbia’s Attorney General is taking legal action against Athena Bitcoin, alleging the crypto ATM operator facilitated fraud and profited from undisclosed fees tied to scam-related ...