Americans lost over $16B to scams in 2024 as social media–driven fraud surges. Explore FTC and FBI findings, Meta’s role, and ...

Criminals are routing cyberattacks through ordinary households using residential proxy networks. Learn how devices get hijacked and how to stop it.

Americans may be losing far more to scammers than official data shows, according to a new study. The annual cost of online ...

FBI data show a rise in government impersonation fraud. From deepfake video calls to IRS impersonation schemes, AI is reshaping how criminals target everyday taxpayers. We used to worry about ...

Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences, studies the intersection of AI and fraud, and how you can protect yourself. She recently chatted with ...

A new report shows that Arizona is in the top 10 when it comes to online scams. The financial impact of that appears to be higher than previously thought.

An internet scammer nearly took me for $155 this month. If it can happen to someone who routinely writes about scams, it can happen to anyone. The scam began with an email praising my first book, ...

If you’re an honest person, it may be difficult for you to believe that someone would scam you. Internet scammers can be slick enough to convince you they’re someone they’re not. Only you can protect ...

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 ...

Holiday shopping creates a perfect storm for cybercriminals. The FBI says scammers target Gmail, Outlook and nearly every other inbox this time of year as they push fake messages that trick you into ...