The sketchy notification promised users Betterment would ‘triple your crypto.’ The sketchy notification promised users Betterment would ‘triple your crypto.’ is a senior reporter covering technology, ...

A financial group chief executive is accused of running the largest Ponzi scheme in Georgia’s history to fund a high-end lifestyle, which included purchasing a yacht, a multimillion-dollar condo in ...

When a family member steals your identity, the recovery process can take a financial and emotional toll. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

Chen Zhi, the alleged ringleader of one of Asia’s largest scam conglomerates, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, the Cambodian government said Wednesday. The U.S. Justice Department in ...

AI-generated financial videos often sound unnaturally polished, lack natural pauses, and promise “guaranteed” or high returns ...

Experts say the scam industry has become a pillar of Cambodia’s economy, but it is under pressure from other countries to crack down. By Sui-Lee Wee For years, Chen Zhi, a man accused of running ...

Faye was Headline Money Consumer Money Journalist of 2023 and a Wincott Award finalist in 2025. She's been investigating scams for nearly a decade. For years, users of Facebook and Instagram have ...

Sony Financial Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides financial services in Japan. It offers death protection, medical, educational endowment, living benefit, automobile, medical, ...

The AI boom started here in San Francisco just a few short years ago. Since then, it’s changed how we live, do business and ...

An email advertisement claims people can secure President Donald Trump’s $2,000 "tariff payout," claiming interested parties "must act" to secure the money.

Scams didn’t disappear—they were legalized. Companies learned how to manipulate behavior using psychology, fine print, and design tricks. Subscriptions trap users, prices hide fees, and refunds become ...