DENVER (KDVR) — Law enforcement and internet security experts warn of a surge in scams during the federal government shutdown. Victims are typically those who rely on Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP ...

A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia has returned an indictment charging a former senior manager at a ...

Data: Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker; Chart: Axios Visuals Reports of scams impersonating government agencies to the Better Business Bureau increased in October during the government shutdown, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennesseans lost more than $12 million to scammers pretending to be government officials this year.

In addition to creating hardship for hundreds of thousands of people, the government shutdown is also creating opportunities for scammers looking to cash in on the crisis. As scams start appearing, ...

LANSING, Mich. — State officials are warning residents to be on alert for government imposter scams that could surface during the ongoing federal government shutdown. According to Michigan Attorney ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Scammers could attempt to take advantage of the federal government shutdown to harm those most directly impacted, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Nessel ...

In an era where digital communication makes it easier than ever for scammers to disguise themselves, many Americans continue to fall victim to government impostor scams. These deceptive operations ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Be aware of possible scams amid looming cuts to federal assistance programs from the government shutdown, like SNAP benefits. The Better Business Bureau has received over 800 ...

As Congress faces another budget stalemate, consumer watchdogs are warning Americans to be on guard for scams exploiting fears over the potential government shutdown. State attorneys general and ...

In an era where digital communication makes it easier than ever for scammers to disguise themselves, many Americans continue to fall victim to government impostor scams. These deceptive operations ...

Online scams are rampant. Attackers trick the young and the old into sending money, revealing sensitive information, or downloading malware. Losses just from text scams reported to the Federal Trade ...