The sheriff's office says the scammer is telling victims they have to make an "immediate payment" to avoid arrest.

Scam callers can be a problem, but there are several ways to avoid their traps. Lynn Hamlin, public information officer for Muskogee Police Department, said scammers are creative in their approach.

The "Hi Mom" smishing scam uses a fake family emergency text to trick parents into replying, then escalates to requests for ...

Scam texts are becoming more sophisticated. Learn how to spot the warning signs, avoid common schemes, and protect yourself ...

A suspicious username, often similar to a real username (like “contact12” for a scammer impersonating a company’s customer service). The email may also be a random combination of words or numbers.

FBI reports over $20 billion in internet crime losses. Learn how scammers coach victims before bank visits and what families ...

Tax relief phone call scams are common year-round, and criminals use them to get money and commit identity theft. There is an IRS tax debt compromise option, however, that could allow you to settle ...

A scam victim has revealed the devastating moment they lost their entire life savings in a 10-minute call to a scammer using sophisticated technology to impersonate a bank.

Tax relief phone call scams are common year-round, and criminals use them to get money and commit identity theft. There is an IRS tax debt compromise option, however, that could allow you to settle ...