If you're concerned about scams in 2025, start by monitoring your texts. Many of the most common internet scams of the year start with a text message. Of course, scams are everywhere because the ...

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

HONOLULU (KHON2) — On the first day of Christmas, my scammer took from me… As everyone is spreading holiday cheer this time of year, be careful you aren’t spreading personal information. WhatsApp ...

Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more ...

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 ...

Meta on Tuesday introduced new scam detection features for its messaging apps, WhatsApp and Messenger, as part of its broader initiative to crack down on online scams that target older people. The ...

When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the victims, it’s not hyperbole. One area where this is increasingly evident is elder fraud, as the amounts of money ...

In 2024, Taylor Swift spoke out against AI after fake images using her likeness circulated online. It seems that this is still happening, as Swift recently topped the list of most deepfaked ...

Looking back, the initial contact had all the elements of the earliest “Nigerian prince” email scams. The writer, who uses the name of a real member of a real book club, opened with detailed flattery ...