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10 biggest frauds consumers fall for and your scam stories
David Lazarus Apr 26, 2013
Millions of Americans fall for the same common scams every day. Have you been a victim of one of these cons? Learn how to keep your cash safe by listening to the expert wisdom of those who have lost money to shifty schemers.
'Hi, this is Rachel' -- Avoiding robocall scams
David Lazarus Apr 26, 2013
Ever picked up the phone and heard a woman on the other end with information about your credit card who sounded totally legit? Here is some advice on how to avoid being conned by these calls.
Beware tribal payday loans
David Lazarus Apr 26, 2013
High interest payday loans are seen by critics as a fast track to endless cycles of debt for borrowers -- and there's a new breed of payday loan to watch out for.
Staying smart and safe in a world full of scams
David Lazarus Apr 26, 2013
Los Angeles Times consumer columnist offers sage advice on how to avoid fraud in all forms.
The most memorable movie scam artists of all time
Lindsay Foster Thomas Apr 24, 2013
Con artists are weasels for sure, but some of them have captured our hearts as movie characters throughout the years. Here are a few of our favorites. Hold on to your wallets and click through our slideshow.
Don't fall prey to the 'foreign lottery' scam
Barbara Bogaev Mar 22, 2013
Older Americans are being targeted by con artists abroad. The victims are told they are winners of a "foreign lottery" and that they only have to pay taxes and fees to claim their jackpots. But, the scam is costing people more than money.
Why aging boomers are more prone to scams
Judy Muller Mar 22, 2013
It seems like con artists are dreaming up new scams every week -- and often seniors fall prey to the trickery. But why?
Con artists take advantage of vacant homes in limbo
Rowan Moore Gerety Feb 15, 2013
More than 5 million homes have been lost to foreclosure since 2006. That's a lot of real estate, and con artists are determined to put it to good use.
For recognizing a scam
Tess Vigeland Mar 30, 2012
A Big Y supermarket clerk helps a Connecticut woman from falling victim to a scam.
Where'd Nigeria get so many princes anyway?
Eve Troeh Mar 23, 2012
The U.S. Department of Justice takes AT&T to court over yet another Nigerian scam.
