And it’s a high stress time of year. The FBI said cyber-enabled fraud still dominates the scam landscape, accelerated by AI.
It may come as no surprise, the holidays are a prime time for scammers due to all the online shopping, travel, and charitable ...
Online shopping scams were the second most-reported type of fraud that resulted in $12.5 billion (yes, billion with a ‘b’) in losses in 2024 alone. These scams infiltrate homes by playing on emotions ...
Did you know over half of adults worldwide (57%) faced at least one scam attempt this past year? As the holiday season kicks ...
Christmas is the most stressful time of year. When you’re planning your festivities or buying your mountain of presents, the ...
Mega Millions officials issued a recent warning about scammers 'impersonating' them online. Here's what to watch out for.
Advent calendars are more popular than ever with many in high demand, but scammers are targeting holiday shoppers with fake ...
Avoid prepaying your accommodation reservations in full (unless it's a verified, refundable booking through a reputable platform). And be sure to keep digital copies of your itinerary, receipts, and ...
"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 ...
While the sham giveaway is preying on customers looking for a deal, H-E-B's legitimate giveaways have been offered through ...
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 ...