10 lies scammers tell to separate you from your money

Rip-off artists often use the same phrases to sow confusion and induce panic among their victims. Here's what to watch out for.

• Mar 13, 2024

Romance scammers stole his photo. Now he and a victim are speaking out.

Liza Likins lost more than $1 million in a romance scam to a man she met online. The photo she initially fell for was not what it seemed.

• Feb 15, 2024

How to avoid scammers on dating apps

The Federal Trade Commission is warning of online scammers, including so-called "romance scams." Some 70,000 reported "romance scams" in 2022 resulted in losses worth $1.3 billion, according to the FTC. CNET senior writer Bree Fowler joins CBS News to discuss how you can stay safe.

• Feb 14, 2024

Online dating scams peak ahead of Valentine's Day. Here are warning signs.

More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.

• Feb 13, 2024

Warning signs of dating app scams

Are you looking for love online? National consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi reveals the warning signs of some common dating app scams and how to avoid falling for a chatbot.

• Feb 12, 2024

"Vanilla Gift" card issuer faces lawsuit over card-draining scam risk

Incomm's prepaid cards had "insufficient" security features that made them targets for card draining scams, a lawsuit alleges.

• Dec 21, 2023

Former NBA stars convicted of defrauding league's health insurance

Ronald Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Will Bynum were among those convicted of healthcare fraud and wire fraud conspiracy.

• Nov 16, 2023

FBI warns of "phantom hacker" scam targeting seniors

Online scammers known as "phantom hackers" who operate as fake tech support specialists are targeting older adults, sometimes bilking them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. One Navy veteran lost $800,000 to such a scam. Jeff Pegues has his story.

• Oct 6, 2023

Is your Ozempic pen fake? Group warns of counterfeit weight loss drugs

The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.

• Oct 5, 2023

"Consent farms" enabled billions of illegal robocalls, feds say

Lead-generation firms trick consumers into accepting billions of illegal robocalls, regulators said in announcing new crackdown.

• Jul 19, 2023

Phone scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices

Scammers can use software to recreate a loved one's voice and make it sound like they're in distress. They then ask for large sums of money.

• Jul 12, 2023

Avoid these scams on Amazon Prime Day this week

The Better Business Bureau is warning Prime Day shoppers to be on the lookout for phishing schemes, fake websites and other scams.

• Jul 10, 2023

How to ensure your Taylor Swift concert tickets aren't fake

Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.

• May 18, 2023

A former card skimmer tells his story

Former skimming "mechanic" Michael Perez reveals the tricks he used to compromise thousands of credit and debit cards, and how he now works as a security consultant to help law enforcement solve skimming crimes.

• Apr 24, 2023

Card-skimming scams target new victims

CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-Har Quraishi explains how card skimmers are evolving — and hitting some low-income Americans hardest.

• Apr 24, 2023

Scammers ramp up activity as tax deadline approaches

Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."

• Apr 10, 2023

29 arrested after thousands swept up in cryptocurrency investment scam

People duped by the complex scheme say they were lured by misleading advertising and, in many cases, trusted acquaintances who'd been fooled themselves.

• Mar 9, 2023