hidden CCTV camera in an outdoor plant
hidden CCTV camera in an outdoor plant
Candid Camera

Hidden Cameras Could Be Behind Home Burglaries

Police say this is why crime might be increasing.

Self Checkout and Cash Registers area in a Target store in south San Francisco bay area
Self Checkout and Cash Registers area in a Target store in south San Francisco bay area
Scan and Go

Target Scam Exposes "Enormous" Self-Checkout Issue

Experts say retail theft is out of control.

Dollar General South - Self Checkout next to a Coca Cola fridge (Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA) - 02272021
Dollar General South - Self Checkout next to a Coca Cola fridge (Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA) - 02272021
Everything Must Go

Dollar General Is Slashing Self-Checkout

And pulling items from shelves.

closeup of a man looking at the palm of his hand with "pin 1234" written on it, standing in front of an ATM.
closeup of a man looking at the palm of his hand with "pin 1234" written on it, standing in front of an ATM.
PIN It Down

10 Easiest-to-Guess Credit Card PINs

A new study reveals the easiest-to-hack passcodes.

Apple ID and Password on the screen of an iPhone
Apple ID and Password on the screen of an iPhone
Pushed Out

How to Protect Your iPhone From New Hackers

Don't be a victim of this "sophisticated" attack.

hand putting mail in mailbox
hand putting mail in mailbox
Double Check

USPS Police Issue Warning on Mailing Checks

"No guarantee it won't be stolen," they say.

Portrait of John Hinckley Jr. holding his monogrammed guitar
Portrait of John Hinckley Jr. holding his monogrammed guitar
Folk Tale

Failed Reagan Assassin John Hinckley Speaks Out

"I'm a victim of cancel culture," he said.

United States Postal Service USPS mail collection and delivery van in a neighborhood with a mailman. The USPS is responsible for providing postal service.
United States Postal Service USPS mail collection and delivery van in a neighborhood with a mailman. The USPS is responsible for providing postal service.
Postal Protection

USPS Issues New Alert as Mail Theft Surges

There are five things you must do.

Costco Email Could Steal Credit Card Info
Costco Email Could Steal Credit Card Info
Costco Cons

Costco Email Could Steal Credit Card Info

Watch out for these four words, officials warn.

man holding tax refund in hands
man holding tax refund in hands
Refund Red Flag

New Warning About Fraudulent Tax Refunds

"These checks are fake," woman warns.

judith anderson
judith anderson
Costly Mistake

Grandma Reveals How She Lost $150,000 to Scam

"I feel foolish."

Front of a Walmart store
Front of a Walmart store
Back to Basics

Walmart Stores Are Eliminating Self-Checkout

Shoppers are speaking out about the changes.

Los Angeles, CA - Dec 17, 2023: Please press call box button below for assistance sign at Walmart store.
Los Angeles, CA - Dec 17, 2023: Please press call box button below for assistance sign at Walmart store.
Fed Up

Target Anti-Theft Measures Upset Shoppers

They could be the "final nail in the coffin."

Gift cards on a display
Gift cards on a display
Feel It Out

How to Avoid Gift-Card Scams, Police Say

There's a "feel" trick you need to do.

woman frustrated over bank account
woman frustrated over bank account
Shady Scam

Woman Loses $33,000 to Bank Scam

She missed certain red flags.

23andme dna testing kit
23andme dna testing kit
DNA Don'ts

The Hidden Dangers of Using 23andMe

A former FBI agent urges caution.

Moorhead, Minnesota, United States - January 16, 2016: USPS, United States Postal Service, van parked on suburban street during winter with lots of snow.
Moorhead, Minnesota, United States - January 16, 2016: USPS, United States Postal Service, van parked on suburban street during winter with lots of snow.
Scammer Season

USPS Issues New Warning on Holiday Scams

The agency says take these 3 steps to stay safe.

target storefront
target storefront
No Kids Allowed

Target Shoppers Threaten Boycott Over New Rule

A new age restriction has been spotted.

close up of woman using atm
close up of woman using atm
Serious Skimming

Police Warn of "Undetectable" Card Skimmers

Be careful at ATMs and gas stations.

USPS Issues Warning About Sending "Valuables"
USPS Issues Warning About Sending "Valuables"
Priceless Item

USPS Issues Warning About Sending "Valuables"

Be careful about what you put in the mail.