This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to contact, ...

The Franklin County Sheriff’s office receives 3–5 calls every day from people who believe they've been targeted, and scam-related reports are already up 60% this year compared to 2024, according to a ...

With the increase in scamming activities, Cox, Caruso, and Bradshaw say they are all devoting more resources to addressing ...

While financial scams have always been around, the variety of schemes that scammers employ to steal money are easily proliferated these days with the internet, social media, AI and crypto. Frauds and ...

Register the card when possible, keep your receipt, and check the balance directly with the retailer. Victims should keep ...

Cybercriminals are trying to pass themselves off as the FBI employees tasked with helping victims of online scams. Don't fall for it. Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before ...

Scammers always come up with new ways to scam unsuspecting internet users. These days, they're using modern technologies like AI to portray themselves as legitimate individuals in front of their ...

Robocalls offering fake car warranties were once among the most common phone scams in the U.S., with nearly a billion scams logged in a single month in 2022, according to the Federal Communications ...

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey, how are you?" or "Are you coming to the BBQ?" Before you know it, you're in a friendly back-and-forth with ...

The quickest way to find out if an influencer offer is above-board is to research the company. Does it have a website? Has it worked with other influencers whose work you can see? Often, a simple ...