If you're concerned about scams in 2025, start by monitoring your texts. Of course, scams are everywhere because the internet has made it so easy for bad actors to do bad things. But, quite notably, ...

Online scammers have begun targeting millennial job seekers through an intricate fraudulent check scheme. One victim includes Noemi Benitez who was swindled out of $900 after looking for work online. ...

January scams surge as criminals exploit updated personal data from brokers, targeting consumers with fake account ...

A U.S. senator wants answers and fast. Senator Maggie Hassan (D‑N.H.) has formally asked Elon Musk to explain how SpaceX plans to stop criminals from using Starlink satellite internet to run elaborate ...

If you’re an honest person, it may be difficult for you to believe that someone would scam you. Internet scammers can be slick enough to convince you they’re someone they’re not. Only you can protect ...

Phishing emails and messages are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats. One of the most common and harmful examples is the Social Security Administration phishing scam, which targets ...

The FBI issued a public service announcement revealing that its website for reporting cyber crimes had been spoofed by scammers looking to steal personal information. The statement was posted Friday, ...

I teach media literacy for a living. I still fell for an internet scam. Scammers always prey on your deepest vulnerabilities. For me, it’s pianos. I’ve spent years looking at piano listings and ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s office in Anchorage issued an alert warning Alaskans of scams impersonating law enforcement or government officials demanding payment. Alaskans lost more than ...