Americans lose millions to wire transfer fraud. Could banks do more to stop it?
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
Scam Alert
10 lies scammers tell to separate you from your money
Rip-off artists often use the same phrases to sow confusion and induce panic among their victims. Here's what to watch out for.
Romance scammers stole his photo. Now he and a victim are speaking out.
Liza Likins lost more than $1 million in a romance scam to a man she met online. The photo she initially fell for was not what it seemed.
How to avoid scammers on dating apps
The Federal Trade Commission is warning of online scammers, including so-called "romance scams." Some 70,000 reported "romance scams" in 2022 resulted in losses worth $1.3 billion, according to the FTC. CNET senior writer Bree Fowler joins CBS News to discuss how you can stay safe.
Online dating scams peak ahead of Valentine's Day. Here are warning signs.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
Warning signs of dating app scams
Are you looking for love online? National consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi reveals the warning signs of some common dating app scams and how to avoid falling for a chatbot.
"Vanilla Gift" card issuer faces lawsuit over card-draining scam risk
Incomm's prepaid cards had "insufficient" security features that made them targets for card draining scams, a lawsuit alleges.
Former NBA stars convicted of defrauding league's health insurance
Ronald Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Will Bynum were among those convicted of healthcare fraud and wire fraud conspiracy.
FBI warns of "phantom hacker" scam targeting seniors
Online scammers known as "phantom hackers" who operate as fake tech support specialists are targeting older adults, sometimes bilking them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. One Navy veteran lost $800,000 to such a scam. Jeff Pegues has his story.
Is your Ozempic pen fake? Group warns of counterfeit weight loss drugs
The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.
"Consent farms" enabled billions of illegal robocalls, feds say
Lead-generation firms trick consumers into accepting billions of illegal robocalls, regulators said in announcing new crackdown.
Phone scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices
Scammers can use software to recreate a loved one's voice and make it sound like they're in distress. They then ask for large sums of money.
Avoid these scams on Amazon Prime Day this week
The Better Business Bureau is warning Prime Day shoppers to be on the lookout for phishing schemes, fake websites and other scams.
How to ensure your Taylor Swift concert tickets aren't fake
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
A former card skimmer tells his story
Former skimming "mechanic" Michael Perez reveals the tricks he used to compromise thousands of credit and debit cards, and how he now works as a security consultant to help law enforcement solve skimming crimes.
Card-skimming scams target new victims
CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-Har Quraishi explains how card skimmers are evolving — and hitting some low-income Americans hardest.
Scammers ramp up activity as tax deadline approaches
Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."
29 arrested after thousands swept up in cryptocurrency investment scam
People duped by the complex scheme say they were lured by misleading advertising and, in many cases, trusted acquaintances who'd been fooled themselves.
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Missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for shutdown deal
The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.
Hurricane Melissa bearing down on Jamaica as a Category 5
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
Soaring electricity bills squeeze households as utilities hike rates
Rising utility bills across the country are leaving customers feeling powerless in the face of the escalating costs.
Trump reveals he underwent an MRI during checkup, calls results "perfect"
President Trump had his second physical in six months earlier this month at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Political violence has gripped the U.S. Experts say it's not as simple as left and right.
A nationwide string of threats and violent acts present a problem experts say is politically more complex than it seems.
Why your beef, bananas and coffee beans have gotten so expensive
Americans are paying significantly more for these food staples, inflation data shows. Will prices ever relent?
FDA approves new menopause drug without hormones. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new medication that does not contain hormones to treat hot flashes due to menopause.
Minnesota man arrested for threatening Pam Bondi in TikTok post
A TikTok user was arrested earlier this month for threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi.