You’d be shocked at how easily even the smartest among us can get duped when the right scam hits at the wrong moment. Nobody ever plans to fall for a scam; it’s not exactly a life goal you put on a ...

We tend to assume scam victims simply "believed the unbelievable." However, my research published in Social Epistemology suggests something more subtle: Many people don't fully believe the story.

The Federal Trade Commission received 2.6 million fraud reports from US consumers in 2024. If you fall for *** scam, acting quickly can help you recover. First, cut off all communication with the ...