You're sipping your morning coffee when your phone rings. It's a number you don't recognize. On the other end is someone claiming to be from your bank, asking you to "confirm a recent charge." Sound ...

Scam calls are a daily part of life that we could all happily live without. The majority of consumers are well-educated about scammers by now. While there are ways to block spam likely calls, ...

Keeping your phone safe from AI scams is important, as scam calls can be maddening. But if you have an eligible iPhone that's up to date, you have access to a new iOS 26 feature that automatically ...

The Department of Homeland Security recently said that Chinese criminal gangs have made more than $1 billion from scams directed at US phone numbers. While phone-based scams once relied on random ...

Phone scams have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. One-ring calls and other phone scams target millions of Americans each year, and the tactics used by scammers evolve quickly. New ...

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NordVPN can detect a scam call before you answer it. The Scam Call Protection is available for NordVPN Android users with a Plus, Ultra, or Complete plan. Future features include caller ID for ...

COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — A phone scam impersonating law enforcement is making the rounds again — this time targeting residents across Texas, including Collin County. It’s so convincing, even Sheriff Jim ...