Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences

A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering using coaching services.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~9 min

Fraud is a problem so big we need to start teaching children how to spot it in schools

Recent studies have shown fraud is an even bigger problem than people realise.

Stacey Wood, Professor of Psychology, Scripps College • conversation
Dec. 19, 2023 • ~7 min

How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period

Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.

Rachael Medhurst, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security NCSA, University of South Wales • conversation
Dec. 8, 2023 • ~7 min

Online romance scams: Research reveals scammers' tactics – and how to defend against them

Dating apps have given an ancient profession, confidence scamming, a high-tech boost.

Fangzhou Wang, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Texas at Arlington • conversation
Aug. 4, 2023 • ~8 min

Voice deepfakes are calling – here's what they are and how to avoid getting scammed

Powerful AI tools available to anyone with an internet connection make it easy to impersonate someone’s voice, increasing the threat of phone scams.

Christopher Schwartz, Postdoctoral Research Associate of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
March 17, 2023 • ~6 min

Scams and cryptocurrency can go hand in hand – here's how they work and what to watch out for

From initial coin offerings that are totally fake to fraudsters demanding payments in crypto, scams involving cryptocurrencies are on the rise. Two experts explain why – and how to protect yourself.

Stacey Wood, Professor of Psychology, Scripps College • conversation
June 21, 2022 • ~8 min

Why 'bad' ads appear on 'good' websites – a computer scientist explains

A combination of volume, technology and financial need has opened the door to sleazy and dangerous advertisements on reputable websites.

Eric Zeng, PhD Candidate in Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington • conversation
April 13, 2022 • ~10 min

Older Americans are given the wrong idea about online safety – here's how to help them help themselves

Older Americans are often taught to be fearful of hackers and scammers in their midst while also being told to investigate potential threats. Better advice is to not engage.

Helena M. Mentis, Professor of Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
March 22, 2022 • ~9 min

How cybercriminals turn paper checks stolen from mailboxes into bitcoin

A cybersecurity research group has been tracking a significant rise in the number of stolen checks being sold on sites like WhatsApp and Telegram, which often results in stolen identities.

David Maimon, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Georgia State University • conversation
Jan. 5, 2022 • ~10 min

‘Scambaiting’: why the vigilantes fighting online fraudsters may do more harm than good

The scambaiting community aims to disrupt online scammers – but some of their activity is ethically troubling.

Mark Button, Professor of Security and Fraud, University of Portsmouth • conversation
June 21, 2021 • ~8 min

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