An estimated 1.4 million New Yorkers are approaching online shopping and digital interactions more cautiously due to the rise of AI-driven romance scams, according to Digital Silk.

There’s a new PayPal phishing scam making the rounds, and it’s so convincing that even security-conscious users are getting caught in it. Unlike typical scams riddled with typos and fake domains, this ...

It seems that scams are everywhere these days — in our texts, emails, and phone calls to start. And con artists continue to become more sophisticated in the age of AI, so much so that a recent survey ...

Side-hustle scams are increasing, targeting those seeking quick or easy income. Scammers often lure victims with promises of high pay and minimal effort, often through social media or email. Protect ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

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 ...

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants you to know there's a resource at your disposal that should keep you safer from scams. As part of "National Scam Survivor Day" ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cybercrimes and crypto scams are becoming more common. I’ll never forget the call from my friend’s uncle. He’s the type who keeps ...