Selling items online can be a great way to make extra cash, but scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick unsuspecting sellers. A recent incident on Facebook Marketplace highlights one of the most common and costly scams — the overpayment scam — which could leave victims out hundreds of dollars if they’re not careful.

Money mule scams are back in the spotlight — and they’re hitting young people, students, and job seekers the hardest. These scams follow the same dangerous blueprint: criminals trick you into moving stolen money through your personal bank account. Even if you don’t...

Scammers create fake fundraisers or hijack real charity pages on social platforms to trick generous donors into sending money that never reaches the intended cause. What Are Donation & Charity Fraud Scams? Con-artists set up counterfeit donation pages—often...