A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency.

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.

Not everything online is as it appears — scammers are using fake websites to trick consumers. Online phishing scams are becoming harder to detect, with scammers impersonating popular websites, but ...

Outdoor product scams are nothing new, especially for premium or popular brands. Some find it hard to resist the lure of seemingly incredible pricing on gear or apparel with coveted labels. Some of ...

Credit card scams are getting more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, but the way to protect yourself from these attacks remains the same.

Scam sites run rampant on search engines like Google, as malicious actors attempt to steal precious personal data and financial information using phony websites posing as the real thing. To thwart ...

Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino chronicles how a search for a niche hair product led to a scam site that was almost ...

Summer is officially here and you might be looking to beat the heat with a trip to a popular beach or dream overseas vacation, but experts warn that online scammers are looking to take advantage of ...

Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before joining CNET she reported for The Associated Press and Consumer Reports. A Michigan native, she's a long-suffering Detroit sports fan ...