Older adults lost $2.4 billion in scams in 2024, four times higher than the $600 million lost in 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Online scams, or cyber scams, are one common way ...

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 ...

From fraud to phishing attacks to online fraud, tricksters are targeting entrepreneurs harder than ever. Here are the common ...

Senior citizens in Lincoln are getting help navigating technology and learning how to avoid scams through a partnership ...

A new report from the Federal Trade Commission shows renters have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams since 2020, with losses ...

How it works: You see an internet offer for a free one-month trial of some amazing product—a weight-loss program, teeth whitener or some other thing offering ...

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Students snared into losing their tuition or room and board reimbursements are being fooled by a classic "man in the middle" hack, said Adam Levin, founder of CyberScout. "The ...

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, ...

Internet scams are a booming business. According to the most current crime report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2023, the United States saw the highest number of complaints—nearly 3.8 ...

Legal consequences can be up to 20 years in prison, plus fines of more than $250,000. This scheme often combines with other fraud types. Because of the complexity of this crime, investigating this ...