Worried man looking shocked and stressed, holding head in hands while seeing a system hacked warning message displayed on a computer screen, representing a data breach, cyber attack, or security risk.

Tech support scams cost victims billions each year and often target the most vulnerable users. Scammers use fear and urgency to trick people into giving access to their devices or financial ...

Paul C. in Washington, D.C., received an alarming text claiming Apple Pay had already charged him $8,250 and another $8,250 would go through in 35 minutes. That is the kind of message designed to make ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Consumer First Alert: There’s a surge in tech support scams we want people to recognize. Scammers are targeting computer users with fake pop-up messages designed to scare ...

David Welles, a retired lawyer, had been struggling with his new iPad for hours when he tried to call tech support. But instead of dialing Microsoft to help him connect his email, the phone number he ...

A person walks into an office, says he is from IT and asks to sit at a computer for a quick fix. Most employees would feel relieved. Finally, someone came to solve the tech problem. That trust is ...

This past week, many agencies celebrated "Safer Internet Day" by sharing tips to help us all be mindful of the importance of staying alert to potential safety and fraud issues online. One area that ...

AI has made online scams harder to spot by making deepfakes, voice cloning, and fake messages more realistic. Even so, the old tech support scam is still catching victims. For years, fraudsters often ...

What just happened? A recent run of scams in Washington state shows how quickly people can lose money when fraudsters pose as trusted tech or government figures and exploit fear. Over three days, four ...

Learn how to spot tech scams, recognize phishing email signs, and apply smart online scam prevention tips to protect your personal information and stay secure online. Pixabay, Mohamed_hassan The ...