At a dinner in 2010, physicist Sean Carroll is handed a phone. On the other end: A wealthy patron looking to potentially fund his research. Months later came an invite to a conference. It would take ...

The estimate builds on numbers from the FBI, which are widely believed to capture only a small fraction of the money lost to scams.

A Michigan man has been convicted on several federal charges and sentenced to five years in prison for stealing the personal data of thousands of victims while living in Minnesota.

Now, with strong support from AARP, Indiana lawmakers have banned the machines from operating in the state. While more than a dozen other states have passed legislation regulating the machines, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California’s secretary of state launched an investigation after video surfaced that appeared to show people paid ...

CBS News California Investigates found that food banks, children's hospitals and charities are owed thousands of dollars ...

A Florida man was arrested after federal prosecutors alleged that he stole more than $600,000 worth of onions and potatoes.

A Roanoke woman will spend eight years behind bars in federal prisoN.

American wallets are leaking far more cash to scammers than official tallies show, a new analysis suggests. The Consumer Federation of America nonprofit estimates that people in the US are losing at ...

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, 69, faces a potential 15-year sentence if convicted of all charges, including money laundering.

California Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to multiple felonies tied to alleged church fund theft and was arrested at an airport amid reports of Mexico brothel visits.

Cybersecurity experts warn criminals are using fake ticket and betting sites to steal money and personal information from fans.