The FBI San Diego Field Office warned the public Friday about a type of romance scams known as “confidence fraud,” an online method fraudsters use in which friendly or romantic relationships are ...

Online shopping scams were the second most-reported type of fraud in 2024, resulting in $12.5 billion of losses. These scams infiltrate homes by playing on emotions and using new generative AI ...

For many people, games like Words With Friends are a relaxing way to pass the time. You play a few rounds, chat with opponents and enjoy a little mental exercise. But scammers have quietly turned ...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but staying secure online is a year-round challenge, especially as criminals use new tools like generative AI to create sophisticated phishing emails, fake ...

Most people assume scammers need to hack something. A database. A password. A bank system. They don't. In most cases, everything a scammer needs to target you is already sitting online, publicly ...

What looks like a harmless party invite could be the gateway for a cybercriminal. Learn about the current state of online scams and how to avoid falling for fake e-vites.

New research shows nearly three-quarters of adults over 55 have been targeted or know someone who has fallen victim to online scams. Here's what you can do about it. I review privacy tools like ...