Recent studies have shown fraud is an even bigger problem than people realise.
Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
Dating apps have given an ancient profession, confidence scamming, a high-tech boost.
Powerful AI tools available to anyone with an internet connection make it easy to impersonate someone’s voice, increasing the threat of phone scams.
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.
A combination of volume, technology and financial need has opened the door to sleazy and dangerous advertisements on reputable websites.
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.
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.
The scambaiting community aims to disrupt online scammers – but some of their activity is ethically troubling.
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