The digital age offers unprecedented convenience, but with this convenience comes the heightened risk of encountering ...

These cons are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Internet scams are constantly evolving. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documented a record of more than $16 billion in losses due to internet crimes in 2024—up 33% from 2023. Right now, con ...

Romance scams are among the most emotionally damaging forms of cyber crime because they combine carefully manufactured ...

If you’re an honest person, it may be difficult for you to believe that someone would scam you. Internet scammers can be slick enough to convince you they’re someone they’re not. Only you can protect ...

The FBI issued a public service announcement revealing that its website for reporting cyber crimes had been spoofed by scammers looking to steal personal information. The statement was posted Friday, ...

Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences, studies the intersection of AI and fraud, and how you can protect yourself. She recently chatted with ...

I teach media literacy for a living. I still fell for an internet scam. Scammers always prey on your deepest vulnerabilities. For me, it’s pianos. I’ve spent years looking at piano listings and ...

’Tis the season for twinkling lights, overflowing inboxes — and scammers working overtime. As Americans rush to buy gifts, book travel and spread holiday cheer, fraudsters are decking the halls with ...

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