Scams & Fraud

A new AARP survey highlights the prevalence of holiday scams. Learn what to watch for.

For years, third-party energy retailers have been persuading Maryland consumers to switch suppliers, offering initial utility rates that seemed like a bargain, along with gift cards and other incentives.

Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.

After natural disasters, scammers may pose as contractors or FEMA officials to steal your money.

Criminals love to impersonate big businesses and the bigger the better. One of the largest targets of impostor scams last year was Amazon. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 44,000 reports about scammers using Amazon's name were filed last year, with $19 million reported lost. Here are two of the latest versions of an Amazon impostor scam to be on the lookout for:

Shredding is the safest way to protect your sensitive documents from fraudsters.

Learn how to spot and stop government imposter scams.

Fraudsters are impersonating celebrities in order to take your money. If it sounds too good to be true -- it is!

For everyone looking for a great spring break deal, there is a scammer out there looking to pounce.

Learn how to secure your personal data.