Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

When Simon’s wife of 43 years passed away, it felt a bit like he’d died too. In his overwhelming grief, Simon sought ...
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‘I can’t get over this’: A CBS journalist who reports on scams nearly became a victim himself. Here's how he spotted it before it was too late

In 2025, victims lost $3.5 billion (1) to imposter scams. Now, CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman nearly became a victim of one of those scams. “I just got SCAMMED,” Matt Gutman posted in a ...

Travel scams are getting harder to spot. Here's how to stay safe

To help keep yourself safe from being scammed in the first place, don't post photos of your plane tickets and other travel documents on social media. Even if you cover your flight number with emojis, ...