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Maybe young workers being trolled by get-rich-quick schemers has something to do with the transformation of the US entry-level job into a benefit-free, full-time, unpaid internship on a 'parent grant.'

Don't get sucked into these businesses that promise big profits for just a small investment.

Here are some of the top scams we found, most of which are also risks if you are traveling within the U.S.

According to the lawsuit, the perpetrators carried out the scam by creating a fake email address that resembled that of one of the company's vendors in Asia.

The Skarp Laser Razor was supposed to take care of hairy situations, not create one.

When MyCoin suddenly shut down, some $387 million in investor cash bit the dust. Officials suspect that the exchange scammed customers all along.

An industry group's survey estimates scammers making returns will cost retailers $3.6 billion this holiday season.

Not only can these firms waste time and money -- they can actually hurt your website in the long run.

Misunderstandings about patents and copyrights can cost your business. Avoid these traps.

While lying and swindling may have scored entrepreneur Jordan Belfort fame and fortune, it ended up costing him everything. Here is how to make sure you stay on the right side of the tracks.

Consumer advocates and security experts warn that the implementation of the new health-care changes will create opportunities for fraudsters to steal consumers' money and personal information.

Security researcher identifies software flaw that enables scammers to send fraudulent text messages.

Entrepreneurs that host online networking communities must be especially vigilant to protect their customers from scammers and spammers.

Here are five things online business owners can do to help protect their users.

Consider this advice to identify and avoid 'spear phishing' email -- cons designed specifically to target you and your business.

When a prospective tax scheme or business strategy sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Here are four of the most common cons that target business owners.

Before you pay for an out-of-state registration for your business, consider the pitfalls.

Phishing scams are back and more prevalent than ever. Find out how to avoid becoming a victim of a cyber scam.