Spot a Fake Login Alert: Protect Your Accounts
Login alerts are designed to protect your accounts, but scammers often use fake alerts to steal your information. Knowin...
DMV Phishing Scam Targets Drivers with Fake Text Messages
A widespread phishing scam is targeting drivers across the country via text message. Scammers are posing as the Departme...
Rep. Collins Urges Action Against Staged Car Crash Fraud
Representative Mike Collins is calling for federal action to combat a growing problem: staged car accidents used to defr...
LexisNexis Data Breach Exposes Data of 364,000 People
A security breach at LexisNexis exposed the personal information of approximately 364,000 individuals. The breach, which...
Adidas Customer Data Exposed in Vendor Security Breach
Adidas has confirmed a data breach affecting some customers. The breach occurred due to a security incident at one of Ad...
How to Spot Fake Online Stores and Subscription Scams
Online scams are on the rise, with fake online stores and subscription traps becoming increasingly common. Tech expert K...
ChatGPT Search Can Expose Your Data to Scammers, Experts War...
A new report warns that scammers are finding ways to steal personal information through simple searches on AI tools like...
ChatGPT Searches Can Expose Your Personal Data to Scammers
Using AI tools like ChatGPT carries privacy risks. Scammers can potentially access your personal information through a s...
AI-Powered Cyberattacks and Deepfake Scams Increasing
A new report highlights the growing threat of artificial intelligence being used for malicious purposes. Criminals are l...
Meta Under Fire for Scam Ads and Zelle Fraud
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing growing criticism for allowing scam advertisements to prol...
Android Malware Steals Credit Card Data for Remote Use
A new Android malware called SuperCard X allows hackers to steal your credit card information and use it remotely, accor...
Tariffs May Increase Scam Risk: Expert Warns of Red Flags
New tariff policies could lead to an increase in scams targeting consumers. Experts warn that cybercriminals may exploit...
Data Brokers: How Hackers Use Your Information and How to Pr...
Data brokers collect and sell your personal information, making it vulnerable to hackers. This article explores how hack...
Identity Thieves Target Death Row Inmates in New Scam
A new scam is targeting a vulnerable population: inmates on death row. Identity thieves are exploiting the personal info...
1.7 Billion Passwords Exposed: Are You at Risk?
A massive leak of 1.7 billion passwords on the dark web highlights the growing threat of infostealer malware. Experts re...
School Districts Targeted by Extortion Following PowerSchool...
Several school districts are facing extortion attempts months after a significant data breach at PowerSchool, a leading...
Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Information of 5.5 Million Pa...
A significant data breach at a healthcare company has compromised the personal information of approximately 5.5 million...
Google AI Fights Scams on Android with New Features
Google is using artificial intelligence to protect Android users from scams. New features will help detect and prevent f...
FBI Warns of Scams Using Fake Hospitals and Police Impersona...
The FBI is alerting the public to a rise in scams where criminals pretend to be doctors, police officers, and bank repre...
Student Loan Debt Collections to Resume in May: Key Informat...
Federal student loan debt collections are set to restart on May 5th after a long pause. Millions of borrowers are curren...
Court Blocks Trump-Era Plan to Slash Consumer Protection Age...
A federal appeals court has reinstated a block on a Trump administration proposal that aimed to drastically cut staff at...
Fyre Fest Marketer: Social Media Fuels 'Scummy' Figures
Oren Aks, former marketer for the infamous Fyre Festival, believes social media platforms contribute to the rise of figu...
Scammers Using 'Wrong Number' Texts to Steal Money
A new scam is spreading through text messages, starting with seemingly innocent 'wrong number' messages. These messages,...
Scammers Using 'Wrong Number' Texts to Target Victims
A new scam is on the rise involving text messages sent to the wrong number. Scammers initiate conversations under false...
Hertz Confirms Customer Data Breach After Cyberattack
Rental car company Hertz has announced a data breach affecting customer information. The breach stemmed from a cyberatta...
FBI: Online Scams Cost Americans $16.6 Billion in 2024
Online scams are on the rise, costing Americans billions of dollars. The FBI reported a record $16.6 billion was stolen...
Managing a Deceased Loved One's Facebook Account
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. In addition to grief, managing their digital accounts, like Facebook, can fe...
Nursing Homes Under Cyberattack: Protecting Residents' Data
Cyberattacks targeting nursing homes are on the rise, putting residents' personal information at risk. Experts warn that...
TikTok Trend: Chinese Factory Deals Too Good to Be True?
A new trend on TikTok features users claiming to work in Chinese factories producing high-end goods. These users offer t...
Drivers Warned About Predatory Towing Practices Nationwide
Authorities are alerting American drivers to a rise in predatory towing practices that target motorists involved in acci...
Batman and Robin Help London Police Nab Tourist-Targeting Sc...
The dynamic duo, Batman and Robin, have taken their crime-fighting skills across the pond to London. Leaving Gotham City...
From Fraudster to Fraud Fighter: Barry Minkow's Second Act
Barry Minkow, notorious for his ZZZZ Best carpet cleaning scam in the 1980s, defrauded investors of millions. After serv...
Family Advocates Against Sextortion After Son's Death
A Kentucky family is working to raise awareness about "sextortion" scams after their son tragically took his own life. S...
Debt Relief Myths Debunked This June
Thinking about debt relief? It's important to separate fact from fiction. This June, several myths are circulating that...
Flash Floods Threaten East Coast, Online Scams Rise
Millions along the eastern United States are facing the danger of flash flooding after heavy rainfall. Authorities are u...
Protect Yourself: How to Delete Old Online Data
Online scammers are using old social media profiles to steal personal information, according to the FBI. Many people for...
Clean Up Your Digital Footprint: Protect Yourself From Online Scams
Old online accounts and forgotten photos can make you vulnerable to scams. With internet scams costing billions, it's cr...
Billions in US Tax Dollars Stolen Overseas: A 60 Minutes Investigation
A new 60 Minutes report reveals how international criminal organizations are exploiting American identities to fraudulen...
Identity Theft Rings Stealing Billions in US Government Funds
Criminal organizations are exploiting stolen identities to defraud the U.S. government out of billions of dollars annual...
Federal Government Loses Billions to Identity Theft Schemes
A new investigation reveals that sophisticated crime rings are exploiting weaknesses in federal programs. These groups s...
Ex-IRS Agent Sentenced for Scamming Elderly Woman
A former IRS agent in Southern California received a 12-year prison sentence for defrauding an elderly woman in the San...
Government Fraud Schemes Costing Taxpayers Billions
Taxpayers are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated fraud schemes, costing the U.S. government hundreds of billions a...
Debt Collectors: What Must They Prove?
If a debt collector contacts you, they need to prove they have the right to collect the debt. This usually involves prov...
Former Meteorologist Battles Deepfake Scams Using Her Image
Bree Smith, a former TV meteorologist and mother, is fighting back against deepfakes using her likeness. Scammers are us...
Ex-Meteorologist Fights AI Sextortion Scam
Bree Smith, a former TV meteorologist and mother from Nashville, is battling an AI-driven sextortion scam. Smith's image...
FBI: Online Scams Cost Americans a Record $16.6 Billion in 2024
The FBI's latest report reveals that online scams surged in 2024, costing Americans a record $16.6 billion. Over 250,000...
Stocks Rise Amid Hopes of Easing US-China Trade Tensions
Stocks are up today as investors are optimistic about potential progress in trade relations between the United States an...
FBI: Scammers Stole $4.8 Billion From Seniors in 2024
The FBI's latest internet crime report reveals that older adults lost a staggering $4.8 billion to scams in 2024. These...
Trump Calls for Harvard to Lose Tax-Exempt Status Amid Grant Halt
Former President Trump is advocating for Harvard University to be taxed as a political organization following the federa...
London Police Use Batman and Robin to Catch Tourist Scammers
London police used a unique strategy to arrest two con artists preying on tourists. Officers went undercover dressed as...
Trump Suspends Tariffs; Google Fights Android Scams
President Trump has temporarily suspended tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, with the agreement set to be reviewed...