You log into your bank account and see you have a surprise deposit. Though you may think of it as an unexpected blessing, there's a shady reason for that money-it's part of an accidental payment scam.

The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account.

New tariff policies might be setting the stage for cybercriminals to scam consumers, experts say. Fraud attempts may appear in the form of a "tariff payment request" text or email claiming to be from ...

Adults aged 60 and older were more likely to report extraordinarily high losses. An 18-year-old consumer in Michigan lost $4,800 this summer to a 'transfer it to protect it' scam after receiving an ...

In the past 12 months, 57 percent of adults worldwide experienced a scam and 23 percent lost money. Shopping scams affected 54 percent of victims, while investment scams and unexpected money scams ...

New tariff policies might be setting the stage for cybercriminals to scam consumers, experts say. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Fraud attempts may appear in the form of a ...