Fraud prevention

So-called pig butchering schemes, in which victims are tricked into sending money to scammers, are on the rise.

Experts say that families often get caught off guard by their loved ones' cognitive decline and it's a crucial component of planning that is frequently left undiscussed.

The numbers on fraud, long-term care costs and aging in America are daunting. Here's how financial planners can help clients prepare.

Critics have called for an overhaul of the confusing rules that they argue often leave investors paying taxes in the wake of falling into fraudsters' traps.

A disjointed response, a lack of an agreed definition and unreliable statistics on losses hinder antifraud efforts by the government and industry, the GAO says.

Advisors have all the most sophisticated cybersecurity applications available on the market, but experts say they can't stop the biggest weakness out there.

The tactics of the criminals who utilize AI are changing fast. However, there are also practical steps advisors can take.

The industry self-regulator is also concerned about third-party vendors, anti-money-laundering policies and whether certain annuity products are in clients' best interests.

After millions of tax IDs were exposed in the massive leak at National Public Data, clients will be at heightened risk for tax fraud and other financial abuse this tax season.

The growing number of fraud victims who suffer staggering financial losses often find themselves having to pay Uncle Sam for their missing income, experts say.