They praised the effort to spotlight scholarships and grants for the youth but then came a cautionary note—the rise of fake calls for applications ... that claims to be free or merit-based.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Medicare beneficiaries are being warned about scam calls that falsely claim to offer perks and gifts.

The FBI said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks targeting conservative media figures that have warranted a response from law enforcement.