For anybody, but especially those who are living on a tight budget or are struggling to make ends meet, a call from somebody with a pitch to send unclaimed money can seem like the answer to their prayers. Finally, they can stop worrying about whether they’ll make their rent payment for the month o...

Elder financial abuse is a growing problem, even a “burgeoning public health crisis” and “virtual epidemic,” according to some experts, as con artists scam seniors out of their savings, pensions and homes. There is no solid national estimate for just how much our elders lose each year to fra...

5 ways to protect yourself from the common email con of a phishing scam The emails look official from addresses and with logos that appear to be the real deal. Maybe it’s a message from your bank, claiming that there’s something wrong with your account; or Microsoft, raising concerns about unusu...