Online purchase scams were the most frequently reported, accounting for more than 28% of all scams reported in 2025.

CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

The Alpena County Sheriff’s Office has created a new page on their website with information about scam calls and a form to report them. Kat Tomaszewski, administrative assistant to Sheriff Erik Smith, ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Stop the Scammers. That’s the name of a statewide tour that aims to help Iowans prevent and report fraud. The Stop the Scammers tour visited 22 Iowa communities this year.