Nuisance and Scam News

Most families know the obvious phone scam warning signs, such as demands for gift cards or threats of arrest. The harder scams to recognize are often quieter. A caller may sound patient, know personal...

Recognizing that a phone call feels suspicious is important, but knowing how to end it safely matters just as much. Scammers often rely on keeping someone talking, increasing pressure as the conversation...

Phone scammers do not choose their targets randomly. Older adults are often approached because criminals believe they may have accumulated savings, rely heavily on familiar communication channels such as the...

Caring for an older loved one often means keeping track of much more than appointments and medications. Family caregivers may also find themselves watching for suspicious phone calls, checking whether unusual messages...

An unknown landline call could come from a medical office, local business, delivery provider, distant relative, or someone using a new number. It could also come from a scammer who...

Urgent payment scams are designed to make a frightening situation feel immediate, personal, and impossible to ignore. A caller may claim that a utility service will be disconnected, a bank account is...