A woman agreed to a small donation from two men outside a Walmart and instead fell victim to a scam called “ghost tapping.” ...

In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...

Got a text message from USPS about a package that you don’t quite remember ordering? The impulse to click on the link to jog your memory about the delivery or to see why a package you were expecting ...

If you're not careful, you could be scammed by a malicious web feature posing as a captcha, that could trick you into ...

It’s hard to get your money back if you’re a victim of a gift card fraud like this. Unlike scams involving the sudden ...

Common scams targeting seniors include AI-powered scams, funeral scams, tech support scams, government imposter scams, ...

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Whether it’s a child car seat, kitchen appliance or lawn tool, recall notices warn you of a potential safety risk. Now there’s a new warning from Consumer Reports: scammers are trying to trick you ...

LinkedIn has built its reputation as the world's most trusted professional network, with over 1.3 million members globally. Yet, LinkedIn scams have surged in recent years, with the platform detecting ...

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Amid a surge in jury duty scam calls, a new investigative unit has been created in Fairfax County to tackle the problem. Special Agents Aaron Waple and Richard Buisch are laser focused on tracking ...

If the notice is real, read it carefully and respond within the deadline using the official channel. If you suspect fraud, secure your email and other accounts and avoid further interaction with the ...