Return fraud is making an appearance going into 2026, with fraudsters figuring out new and increasingly convoluted schemes to ...

Fraud is eating into retail profits. A new startup called Pinch AI just launched with $5 million in funding to fight back.

Receiving a text about a customer refund can seem like good news-until you start to suspect it may simply be a scam. That has ...

The holiday shopping season should feel exciting, but for scammers, it's rush hour. And this year, one trick is hitting more inboxes and phones than ever: the fake refund scam. If you've ever seen an ...

Return fraud is on the rise, totalling $103 billion in 2024, according to a report by Appriss Retail and Deloitte Retailers’ generous return policies, the popularity of e-commerce, and social media ...

Scammers are impersonating the IRS and tax prep services through urgent emails, texts, and calls designed to steal personal and financial information.

Scammers are targeting your tax refund right now—and they're getting more sophisticated every day. With the final October 15 tax deadline approaching, criminals have found the perfect opportunity to ...

Sep. 8—Local nonprofit agencies offer vital support for the community and often rely on donations to continue their missions. So, when a significant contribution is received it can be exciting.

Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said some customers now use AI-edited images to fake food damage and claim refunds. He shared the details on YouTuber Raj ...

SPRINGFIELD — State revenue officials are targeting a tax return scam that could be costing Illinois taxpayers big money. In an emergency rule filed this week, the Illinois Department of Revenue is ...