Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Tech support scams cost victims billions each year and often target the most vulnerable users. Scammers use fear and urgency ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nachiket Banwari, a Charlotte resident, was sentenced to serve more than two years in prison for participating in a tech scheme.

Call screening tools are becoming a frontline defense against scam and robocalls New built-in features from Apple and Google ...

Google is rolling out a comprehensive security update for Android this month that’s designed to actively protect users from phone scams, phishing attacks, and other fraud attempts. The first security ...

The Wausau Police Department is warning people to be on the lookout for scams as fraud cases have increased 100% from last ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

For many older Americans, the phone has become a source of anxiety instead of connection. The calls often start early, around 7 a.m., and don’t let up until dinner. They arrive every few minutes, ...

NORFOLK, Va. — A jury duty scam is making the rounds once again in the Norfolk area, with people receiving calls from someone portraying themselves as an employee of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for participating in a multi-million-dollar, international tech scam that mostly targeted elderly victims with fake online pop-up ads, federal ...