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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

In 2023, scams targeting Americans ages 60 and over caused more than $3.4 billion in losses, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. (1) And the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Online crime cost Hawaii residents more than $55 million in 2024, and that is expected to grow 30% in 2025, as cyber criminals adjust their tactics and use more AI in fraud ...

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged students in Enugu State to reject internet fraud, concentrate on their studies, and acquire ...

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