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 ...

Beware of Disaster Relief Scams When disaster strikes, so do fraudsters, whether it's a pandemic or weather-related. Hiding behind the guise of an actual aid organization, scammers typically use a ...

You're more likely to fall for a scam when you're tired, stressed or distracted, experts say. (Getty Creative) You get a text message from your bank. Your account has been compromised, it says. Call ...

Scammers routinely impersonate Microsoft online. New research breaks down how the brand is used in phishing and why it still ...

Scammers particularly use the holiday season to steal your money and information. Hoping consumers will let down their guard, or just trying to spoof legitimate businesses, scammers will do everything ...

“People will be looking for ways to alleviate their burdens,” Valesquez says of 2026. “So when they get a [message] that says ...

It feels awful to be scammed. Unnerving to have a person's voice suddenly yelling at you right out of your computer. And you can't make it stop. "You've been hacked!" "You have pornographic material ...

There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it's also critical to keep an ...

Every year, American seniors lose over $28 billion to fraud, according to AARP. But here's the shocking part: Only a fraction ever gets reported. If you've received a letter, email, or call claiming ...

Making a three-step plan with your family – including creating a secret password or phrase – can help keep you safe these ...

Learn to identify cryptocurrency scams and protect your assets. Spot the red flags, report suspicious activities, and avoid ...