Data shows mortgage fraud is increasing, so it is important to know what is considered to be mortgage fraud and how to avoid common schemes and scams.

Luxury cars, homes, jewelry and casino trips were among the spoils of some of the biggest pandemic era fraud cases, according to a CBS News review of five years of government records and data.

Former Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva is facing federal bank fraud and identity theft charges related to a $17,000 PPP loan. Silva allegedly misrepresented his business ownership to obtain the loan, ...