The estimate builds on numbers from the FBI, which are widely believed to capture only a small fraction of the money lost to scams.

Phone scams are no longer a minor nuisance - they have become one of the most financially devastating crimes targeting everyday people. 5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase over the prior year, ...

A new scam is emerging across Canada – fraudsters who claim to give students a tuition break, but rip them off using stolen ...

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.

The FBI is warning about a new scam involving fraudsters posing as lawyers representing fictitious law firms. Using social media or other messaging platforms, scammers offer their services, claiming ...

Everywhere you look there's a potential scam waiting to happen. Look no further than your inbox, CNET survey finds. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven ...

ReasonLabs, a global cybersecurity company focused on protecting individuals from scams and identity theft, announced today its partnership with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) to support ...

Scams are becoming more convincing, but they still rely on your participation. By recognizing these four phrases, you take ...

Last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a news release and consumer alert in observance of the state’s 7th annual “Slam the Scam Day.” The AG’s office warned that data suggests a ...

Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts ...

Local and state officials are warning about a scam in which New Mexican residents are told they owe money for unpaid tolls, ...