Online scams are evolving fast, but the tricks behind them are surprisingly predictable once you know what to look for. I ...

Americans receive fraudulent or scam messages twice as much as other countries, according to new research. A poll of 10,500 adults from around the world found that the average American navigates an ...

Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

Personal loan scams are increasingly common, targeting individuals seeking quick financial solutions. Understanding how these scams operate and recognizing their warning signs can help protect your ...

You open your inbox and see a message titled "Payment order settled" with an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it looks legitimate. It includes your email address and even a ...

Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people ...

I've been anxiously expecting a package from UPS. That's why a text I received the other day caught my eye. Claiming to be from UPS, the message said that the carrier attempted to deliver the package ...

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, ...

Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and can target anyone, regardless of intelligence. Smart people can fall prey to scams due to cognitive biases such as confirmation bias, authority bias, ...

Fraudsters are constantly coming up with new methods and quickly swindling people out of their hard-earned money. Recently, a ...

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.

Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman, who both worked at Meta, are launching a new nonprofit that aims to bring transparency to an increasingly opaque, scam-filled social media ecosystem. When billionaire ...