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The American Association of Consumer Credit Professionals - best known as the AACCP - has issued a warning about rogue credit repair firms, whose shady practices prey on consumers who are trying to repair their credit and rebuild their lives
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Consumer advocates warned more people report being targeted by scammers as key information to protect their financial identity is not always getting through, and a Wisconsin expert hopes holiday shoppers take note
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A Wisconsin grand jury indicted a Connecticut man on wire fraud charges over accusations he scammed older residents
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As the winter holiday season approaches, consumer advocates and federal agencies are warning the public to be on the lookout for tell-tale signs of a scam.
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The Internal Revenue Service says bad actors are using the mail delivery system to prey on people by telling them they're owed a refund.
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Scammers targeting student-loan borrowers in Wisconsin and elsewhere are shifting into high gear - spurred by the uncertainty surrounding President Joseph R. Biden's debt-cancellation plan.
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Holiday shoppers are starting to face a time crunch in wrapping up their gift lists. As they rush to the stores or sift through online platforms, fraud experts warn about ignoring red flags for scams.
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Three families dealing with the loss of loved ones who recently died suddenly in Minnesota and Wisconsin say they have the added burden of dealing with scammers who are trying to solicit donations using fake online accounts.
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With Election Day less than a month away, scam artists are targeting people showing support for their favorite candidates through donations
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A Lincoln County resident was taken for thousands in the crypto-currency BitCoin last week as part of a scam