Why scammers target retirees in a 6-week summer window

Scammers target retirees during the six-week stretch from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July using fake rentals, grandparent ...

Microsoft 'Important Mail' email is a scam: How to spot it

Scammers are impersonating Microsoft with urgent deadline threats and fake legal language to rush victims into clicking ...

Why scammers target veterans and how to fight back

Veterans reported $419 million in fraud losses in 2024 as scammers exploit military records and VA data. Here are the biggest ...
Forbes

How To Recognize AI-Generated Scams As They Become Harder To Detect

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Woman sits at home with with smartphone, papers, and laptop, and pauses to think. One of the ...
WGAL

How to spot fake websites and protect your information

SPOT THOSE SCAM SITES. SO FOLKS, THE QUICKEST WAY TO SPOT A FAKE WEBSITE IS TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE WEBSITE ADDRESS. YOU CAN FIND THAT UP HERE IN THE ADDRESS BAR AT THE TOP OF YOUR SCREEN. AND THAT’S ...
Forbes

Why LinkedIn Scams Seem Convincing And How To Spot The Signs Early

LinkedIn has built its reputation as the world's most trusted professional network, with over 1.3 million members globally. Yet, LinkedIn scams have surged in recent years, with the platform detecting ...
Lifehacker

How Scammers Are Using AI to Target Travelers

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...
Scientific American

Why Scammers Target Seniors—And What You Can Do about It

Anthony, an older man from California, told ABC7 Los Angeles last October that he had been scammed out of $25,000 by means of a voice generated by artificial intelligence. Anthony, who declined to ...
AOL

How scammers build a profile on you using data brokers

Go to any people finder site right now and type in your name. What comes back might shock you: your age, home address, phone number, the names of your relatives, where you used to live and even what ...
Hosted on MSN

Ever sent money on Venmo or Zelle? Scammers are targeting payment apps — and once the cash is gone, it’s rarely recovered. How to protect your money

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans who use payment apps, you’ve probably wondered which one ...
The New York Times

Scammers Want to Steal Everyone’s Savings, Especially Seniors’ Savings. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...