“People will be looking for ways to alleviate their burdens,” Valesquez says of 2026. “So when they get a [message] that says ...

Scams that were on the rise in 2025 include AI enhanced scams, QR phishing and everyone's favorite toll road scam.

As long as people have money in the bank and equity in their homes, scammers will come after them. Here's what to do if ...

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.

The Christmas season brings a surge in Netflix phishing scams targeting shoppers with fake emails. Stacey P received ...

They’re actually phishing scams out to get your valuable private information.

FBI warns cybercriminals are stealing family photos from social media to create fake proof of life images in virtual ...

Deputy Tyler Sweers, an Oakland County Sheriff’s spokesman: “(Scammers) are always trying things. A lot of times they prey on love or panic or other emotions.” ...

Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment ...

Actor Chris Carmack is best known for his role as Dr. Atticus, or “Link,” on the hit show “Grey’s Anatomy.” He and his wife, musician Erin Slaver, are stepping into the spotlight for another reason: ...

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.

Holiday travelers are warned to watch out for fake travel sites that steal cash and personal information. The BBB warns that packages you didn't order could show up at the door as part of a new scam ...