Cybercriminals are trying to pass themselves off as the FBI employees tasked with helping victims of online scams. Don't fall for it. Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before ...

"I don't use Facebook. I don't even have an email. How could scammers possibly know anything about me?" That's the question I hear from people over 60 all the time. If you assume that by staying off ...

There's bad customer service — and even worse bogus customer service where anyone can easily be taken by a scammer with a quirky accent who demands a credit card on the spot when you call a fake ...

Online shopping scams were the second most-reported type of fraud that resulted in $12.5 billion (yes, billion with a ‘b’) in losses in 2024 alone. These scams infiltrate homes by playing on emotions ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The holiday deals are already happening, which means scammers are also ready to take your money. If you're shopping online, the key this holiday shopping season is to not just ...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but staying secure online is a year-round challenge, especially as criminals use new tools like generative AI to create sophisticated phishing emails, fake ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Former software executive investing in cybersecurity security & data. Young Americans, not retirees, are now the hardest hit by ...

Q. My 70-year-old female friend is a widow and was the victim of a romance scam. Could you please write about this scam so others will not be duped into thinking they had met their true love. You will ...

Consumer protection experts warn scammers are ramping up efforts during the holidays and share tips to keep your money and personal information safe.