Scams and identity theft cost South Carolina consumers nearly $8.5 million in 2025, according to a new report from the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Scams and identity theft cost South Carolina consumers nearly $8.5 million in 2025, according to the SC Department of Consumer Affairs.

Debt.com's annual ID Theft Survey reveals that in one year, identity theft victimization rose from 43% to 78%, and concern over AI-fueled fraud has skyrocketed to 90%. Each December, Debt.com surveys ...

Whether you’ve already started your taxes or don’t plan to think about them until April, make sure you know the signs of a tax scam.

Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. As credit bureaus and individuals catch on to the schemes of identity thieves, the con artists simply modify their tactics. Scammers are now combining ...

The Treasury Department would take on a greater role in combating identity theft and fraud across the country under a new bill from a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers. The Stop Identity Fraud and ...

“How could YOU have fallen for that? My 12-year-old granddaughter would have seen this scam!” Sadly, this is how many victims of fraud are greeted by family and friends. Often well-intended comments ...

Whether you embrace new year resolutions or scorn them, experts recommend resolving to take some security steps as artificial intelligence-powered scams and other technology pose ever-greater risks.

An IRS special agent warns of AI-aided impersonation, identity-theft tax schemes and social media misinformation during ...

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.