Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for fake warrants, and targeting families of ...

"I don't use Facebook. I don't even have an email. How could scammers possibly know anything about me?" That's the question I hear from people over 60 all the time. If you assume that by staying off ...

You're sipping your morning coffee when your phone rings. It's a number you don't recognize. On the other end is someone claiming to be from your bank, asking you to "confirm a recent charge." Sound ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — A new scam study from the Better Business Bureau explores how scammers acquire and use personal data for identity theft. Scammers collect social security numbers, credit card information ...

A 16TB database with 4.3 billion LinkedIn‑style work profiles was left wide open online, handing scammers perfect fuel to ...

Downsizing should feel like a fresh start. A smaller home, less upkeep, maybe even a retirement community with new friends. In fact, more than 3 million elderly Americans move every year. Are you ...

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 ...

They put their lives on the line to fight for our freedoms, but after surviving the front lines of war, many veterans are losing a personal battle that is costing them dearly. Nearly nine in 10 ...

Scammers never take holidays — in fact, they treat the shopping season like their Super Bowl. While fake shipping notices and ...

Everywhere you look there's a potential scam waiting to happen. Look no further than your inbox, CNET survey finds. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven ...

The FBI reports Alaskans lost over $26.2 million to internet-based scams in 2024, with $1.3 million of those losses due to ...