Scam calls and texts can be convincing, but here's what you should know to help you avoid falling for it.

Online scams have reached record levels, with billions stolen from victims each year. A new investigation from FRONTLINE and ...

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The most dangerous online scams aimed at older adults rarely begin with an obviously ridiculous message. They often start with something familiar: a warning about a bank account, a computer problem, a ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Romance scams remain very popular. Every year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the ...

Your phone rings. It's your son's voice. Panicked. He says he's been in a car accident. He hurt someone. He's about to be arrested. He needs $15,000 wired before the end of the day, and please, don't ...

We’ve all been there. The text comes through at exactly the worst time: while you’re unloading groceries, racing out the door or about to shut it all down for bed. “Your package requires a redelivery ...

From AI-powered scam detection to data removal and remote access blocking, here are the best tools to help protect your identity, money, and more. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

These syndicates are becoming increasingly sophisticated. They deploy advanced psychological tactics and emerging technologies to drain your life savings.

Complaints related to law enforcement or government impersonation scams soared between January 2025 and July 2026, according to the FBI. The scams cost victims more than $1.6 billion during that time ...

Washington has finally woken up to the scale of the challenge, but there is a lot more it can do to punish perpetrators and support victims. A satellite image of KK Park, a suspected hub of online ...