Financial scams are everywhere these days. Whether it’s phishing attempts through email and text messages or a fraudster impersonating a loved one on the phone, there are a lot of traps to avoid.

Learn about the various types of financial advisor scams, warning signs to watch for, what to do, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

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An increasing number of scammers are targeting seniors’ bank accounts and 401(k)s, threatening the financial security that many Americans have built up after a lifetime of saving. Of course, many ...

The numbers are staggering: Americans over 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams and con artists in 2023, according to the FBI. But that figure only tells part of the story. Many victims never report what ...

Whether it’s a phishing email, fake phone call or long-term ploy to steal your money, scams aren’t going away. And they’re costly: The FTC reports that consumers say they lost upwards of $12.5 billion ...

Seeing our loved ones age is not always easy, and now there is the added threat of ever-increasing financial scams that they may fall victim to. While fraudsters can and do target people of any age, ...

Cambodia has made significant progress in combating online scams, with the government enacting a new law, increasing law ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The fraudster threatened Higa that she might lose all of ...