Tons of research (mostly surveys) exist on the reasons why some people – between 20 and 60% - use so-called alternative medicine (SCAM). But these people are often the minority, and few of us ask why ...

How do scam artists fool people out of hundreds of millions of dollars? We may believe that victims of deception are dumber than the rest of us, but the evidence suggests they aren’t. The truth is, ...

Tax scammers use fear, urgency and isolation to push victims into paying fast. Here’s how to recognize the red flags and protect yourself this season.

A service outage can leave people annoyed, distracted, and eager to close the loop. After Verizon’s Jan. 14, 2026 disruption, the company announced a one-time $20 account credit redeemed inside the ...