Nuisance and Scam News

Distinguishing between a genuine support call and a scam can be challenging, especially as scammers increasingly impersonate legitimate organizations and use convincing scripts to gain trust. These calls often appear...

Calls that demand immediate payment are one of the most common and dangerous scam tactics, because they rely on urgency and fear to push seniors into acting before they have...

Lottery and prize scams are designed to create excitement and urgency by convincing individuals that they have won money or rewards, only to later request fees, personal information, or payments...

Multi-stage scams are designed to unfold over time, with scammers gradually building trust, gathering information, and increasing pressure across multiple calls until the target is more likely to comply with...

Unexpected urgent phone calls are a common tactic used by scammers in the United States, because they rely on pressure and fear to push individuals into making quick decisions without...

For many people in the United States, frequent robocalls and scam calls have turned the simple act of answering the phone into a stressful experience, particularly for those who have...