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 ...

There are some simple news literacy skills anyone can learn to guard against being misled online.

Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik — the Los Angeles-based producers behind Trilogy Media — take on international scammers who prey upon the vulnerable, including the elderly. They join “CUOMO” to discuss ...

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 ...

Aug. 25—FAIRMONT — Internet scams become more sophisticated every year, but at their core they still depend on manipulating the most fundamental emotions to prey on the vulnerable, such as fear. "I ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

’Tis the season for twinkling lights, overflowing inboxes — and scammers working overtime. As Americans rush to buy gifts, book travel and spread holiday cheer, fraudsters are decking the halls with ...

People over the age of 60 lost more than $3.4 billion to cyber scams.