Americans are gearing up for another expensive holiday shopping season, and scammers are hoping to cash in. Households expect to spend an average of $1,654 this holiday season, a 4% increase from 2025, according to Deloitte. Amid concerns about rising prices, consumers are…
Top federal officials gathered in St. Cloud on Friday to announce a massive crackdown on government fraud in Minnesota. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, FBI Director Kash Patel, and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz led the joint briefing. They declared that…
With the midterm just weeks away, scammers are looking to cash in on Americans’ political enthusiasm by impersonating candidates and their campaigns. The FBI released an alert Thursday warning that fraudsters could exploit the upcoming elections to trick voters into…
By Angela Ramos, University of Tampa As a cybersecurity educator, I’m used to being the unofficial IT support for my friends, family and neighbors. Forgotten passwords, suspicious emails, how-to’s – I’m the person they turn to because I “know about computers.
The United States has the world’s largest economy. Yet millions of American households struggle with fundamental personal finance decisions every day. A global study published by Remitly reveals that everyday money knowledge lags behind many other countries. As reported by…
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