According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.

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The holiday shopping season should feel exciting, but for scammers, it's rush hour. And this year, one trick is hitting more inboxes and phones than ever: the fake refund scam. If you've ever seen an ...

DALLAS (KDAF) — PayPal is a giant in online payment processing, making it an appealing target for fraudsters looking for an easy payday. By learning how fraudsters usually operate on PayPal, you can ...

It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, but ...

A new phishing scam is getting a lot of attention because it uses real Apple Support tickets to trick people into giving up their accounts. Broadcom's Eric Moret shared how he nearly lost his entire ...

SKIPPING YOUR INBOX AND GOING FOR YOUR ONLINE CALENDARS. PATTY GRAY SAYS SHE FIRST RECEIVED THIS TEXT MESSAGE ABOUT A PRODUCT RENEWAL, AND IT SAID THIS PULSE PLUS PROTECTION PREMIUM PLAN. AND I ...