Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press

During ‘stay home’ orders across the country, scammers will be able to take advantage of consumers who are in isolation and could be more vulnerable.

Taxpayers still have a slew of questions after the federal income tax deadline shifted to July 15 from April 15 during the coronavirus pandemic.

FBI, states warn Americans that phone calls, texts or emails asking for personal or financial information to get $1,200 federal payment are not legit.

You may be able to get a break paying your mortgage and student loans during the coronavirus pandemic. Check out these tips.

Everyday investors could have lost 30% or more during the cornavirus crash depending on how they’ve invested. It’s hard to look at the numbers.

Regulators encourage banks to work with borrowers who may be hit by coronavirus or virus-related job losses. PNC, Citi sent alerts.

Consumers are warned that they could soon be inundated with fake products, phony stock deals, fabricated emails and more that are designed to steal.

Tax filers can expect to answer quizzes or prove their identity as the IRS and state governments try to crack down on ID theft-related tax fraud.

A new audit blames ‘complexity, confusion and lack of taxpayer awareness’ for poor participation in free file tax program.

Big tax refunds give many consumers a way to feel flush when they don’t typically have a lot of slack in their budgets.