Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

California State Lottery officials are warning players to stay alert for scams after a rise in reports from victims and law ...

If you get a text or surprise phone call from the California lottery, you might think it’s your lucky day. But it might very well be the opposite, lottery officials warned in a recent news release.

Alicia Stanley, 35, is accused of scamming a 92-year-old woman in Glasgow, Kentucky, according to Albany police.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A local woman was charged in connection to a lottery scam involving an elderly victim from Kentucky. A 92-year-old woman from Glasgow, Ky., told her local police department she ...

MONTEGO BAY, JamaicaMONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — The 88-year-old retired Coast Guard officer hadn’t been outside the U.S. in decades. Yet phone calls started pouring in from Jamaica, dangling the prospects ...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As the Powerball jackpot sits at $740 million ahead of Monday’s drawing, Michigan Lottery officials are sharing a word of caution. Officials are warning the public to be aware ...

Scam calls are on the rise across the country, and unfortunately, older adults are often targeted. These callers can sound convincing, urgent, and even friendly – but their goal is usually to get your ...

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester Police are warning residents about an increase in scams targeting the community. Most scams come through phone calls, texts or emails and are designed to scare victims into ...