Welcome to Data Breach 101, a Tom's Guide limited series dedicated to smarter online decision making when it comes to your personal data. Scams are more sophisticated than ever, and the best way to ...

Learn the 8 most common online scams and practical internet fraud prevention strategies to protect your money, data, and ...

If you're concerned about scams in 2025, start by monitoring your texts. Many of the most common internet scams of the year start with a text message. Of course, scams are everywhere because the ...

Scams are commonplace across our country, and it seems every day there’s someone trying to separate you from your money. The East Alton Police Department is the most recent agency ...

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 ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Attorney General Tim Griffin is warning Arkansans of recent text and email scams claiming to be the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The scams include ...

Holiday shopping online may save time and help you avoid the crowds, but it can also make you a target for financial scammers. More than half of U.S. shoppers plan to shop online this holiday season, ...