Don't expect to stop receiving annoying scam text messages any time soon, because cybercriminals are making millions of ...

Aided by US-based mules, these Chinese cybercrooks pester you with annoying scam texts - and cash in big time. Here's how the scam works, and what you can do.

Online & text scams are exploding — with new tricks targeting seniors and stealing cash fast. See the latest schemes and how ...

Spotting what’s real and what’s a rip-off isn’t always easy—but Consumer Reports has tips to help you stay a step ahead.

A woman in France struck up what she thought was an online relationship with a famous actor. Only after she had sent over $850,000 to “Brad” did she discover she’d been duped by ...

With 76% of the population expressing concern, awareness is your best defense. Arm yourself with knowledge and prevention ...

Scammers constantly change and adapt tactics. When E-Z Pass toll scams became a trending topic, scammers started sending DMV and speeding ticket collection texts instead. The latest ploy: sending scam ...

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning people about a new scam text claiming to be from the ...

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.

We tend to assume scam victims simply "believed the unbelievable." However, my research published in Social Epistemology ...

Stricter government cybersecurity requirements present elevated risk to companies due to increased enforcement pressure and additional bases for allegations of cybersecurity fraud.

Mortgage fraud happens when someone omits or falsifies information in connection with the process of buying a house. This can be from predatory lenders trying to defraud borrowers or from borrowers ...