Silent scam calls are a growing nuisance in 2026, but they are only effective if you engage. By understanding that silence is ...

Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...

Scammers are using fake caller ID information to trick Americans into thinking they’re from the FTC — the government agency where people are urged to report scam phone calls. The bad guys can fake the ...

WXIN/WTTV — The Federal Trade Commission reports a spike in phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS and telling potential victims they owe back taxes. According to the FTC, the scam ...