Nuisance and Scam News

Many phone scams succeed because callers convince people to share small pieces of information that seem harmless at the time but can later be used for identity theft, financial fraud,...

Emergency phone scams are among the most effective forms of fraud because they are designed to trigger panic, urgency, and emotional reactions before a person has time to think clearly...

Retirees are among the most frequently targeted groups for phone scams because scammers often assume they have savings, retirement income, home equity, or more time available to engage in conversations....

Households with vulnerable adults often face unique challenges when it comes to phone safety, because scammers frequently target individuals who may experience cognitive decline, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, social...

Few scam tactics create panic faster than a caller claiming that a bank account has been compromised, frozen, hacked, or targeted by fraud, because these calls are specifically designed to...

Many households still rely on landlines for everyday communication, healthcare coordination, emergency contact, and staying connected with family, especially older adults who feel more comfortable with familiar technology than smartphones...