Latest Scams & Rip-Offs

4 hot scams targeting international travelers Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

Americans are set to travel overseas this spring and summer in what could be record numbers. That's great news because…

Breaking Scam Alert: Ice Bucket Challenge Email Scam Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard

Time and time again, Americans prove themselves to be the most generous people on planet Earth. But I don't want…

Beware of Facebook games that could steal your info Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017 by: Clark Howard Staff

Those fun apps and games on Facebook may look innocent enough, but did you know that many of them can…

Hyatt is the latest hotel chain to face data breach Travel March 22nd, 2017 by: Clara Bosonetto

Here's yet another reason to check your credit card statements each month for fraudulent charges. Hyatt Hotels is asking past…

Report: 1 million Google accounts hacked by new malware Mobile & Electronics November 30th, 2016 by: Theo Thimou

Check Point Software Technologies today revealed a data breach that's hit an estimated 1 million Google accounts around the world.…

5 hotel scams to avoid Scams & Rip-Offs March 7th, 2016 by: Theo Thimou

Staying in a hotel soon? Be sure you don't fall victim to any of these scams! Americans make some 15…

5 ways to protect your business bank account Business & Entrepreneurs September 4th, 2015 by: Clark Howard

Crooks have redoubled their efforts to target small businesses in recent months. Ever since the Target breach, every major publicly…