A company that promised to protect consumers from identity theft has agreed to pay $12 million to settle false advertising claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission and 35 states, including Oregon and Washington.

Many victims who lose thousands of dollars to scams are senior citizens. But investigators say scammers profile their targets in every age group and some people who least expect it, may have the most to lose.

Nature's Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food due to concerns over salmonella.

Geoffrey Groff-Smith was sickened to learn thieves were draining his family's accounts by tricking his wife. As you learn his story, keep in mind the same thing is likely happening right now to a friend, a neighbor, or even a member of your family.

Paying at the pump with a debit card is fast and convenient, but these days it's also risky. Thieves have a variety of devices that let them secretly snag your account number and pin code when you pay at the pump.

How do you know that the sender of an e-mail that has landed in your inbox is trying to steal your money or your identity? The message comes right out and asks for it.

Every day, it features a product or service from a local business. But there's a catch. You don't get the deal unless enough people in your area sign up for it.

Even on a tight budget, you can still get big-ticket items for a fraction of the price by renting them. The more fashionable term in the retail industry is "borrow" for a small fee.

The calendar says 2010, but you still have until April 15th to make your 2009 IRA contribution.

By government order, your employer reduced your tax withholding as part of a stimulus program called "Making Work Pay."

A newly launched web site, based in Seattle, boasts it can save both energy and money when it comes to making your home more energy efficient.

Some Web sites advertising "free" coupons really offer just the opposite - costly hidden fees. In this report, KATU Problem Solver Kerry Tomlinson tells you how to spot a problem offer when you see it.

Every time a natural disaster hits, emergency experts remind us about disaster preparedness. Have an emergency kit and have a plan. We've all heard it a thousand times. But it turns out, most of us don't follow through.

Yaquina Bay oystersdistributed in five Oregon counties -- Lincoln, Lane, Linn, Marion, and Multnomah -- are now subject to recall. This recall has been initiated due to potential norovirus contamination.

Every year, thousands of people overlook an important line on their 1040 tax form. That's line 64a, or earned income credit for people who don't make a lot of money.