Internet scams are constantly evolving. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documented a record of more than $16 billion in losses due to internet crimes in 2024—up 33% from 2023. Right now, con ...

If you're concerned about scams in 2025, start by monitoring your texts. Many of the most common internet scams of the year start with a text message. Of course, scams are everywhere because the ...

Scammers are getting smarter in their efforts to get your personal information. Between the phone calls, emails and even text messages, you need to remain on guard because you could be caught in a ...

Scammers allegedly target widows and divorced women using obituaries and public records to craft convincing financial scams during vulnerable transitions.

Scammers are gearing up to exploit shoppers this holiday season - and AI is a key part of their criminal toolbox. The Internet Crime Complaint Center, run by the FBI, receives more complaints in the ...

Scamming is big business. From talent-scouting scams targeting children to student-loan-forgiveness scams targeting college graduates, scammers see age as nothing more than a number. They're willing ...

An IRS special agent warns of AI-aided impersonation, identity-theft tax schemes and social media misinformation during ...

Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts ...

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is urging consumers to look out for red flags — and reminding them not to feel ...

Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences, studies the intersection of AI and fraud, and how you can protect yourself. She recently chatted with ...

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 ...