Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for fake warrants, and targeting families of ...
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How to report scams | Scam of the week

This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to contact, ...
The E-ZPass scam texts — or scams involving other similar toll services — have seemingly been the most prevalent scam in 2025 ...
Internet scams lead to significant financial losses; always verify sources to protect your money and data. Phishing emails and messages often contain suspicious links; never click without verification ...
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 ...
"Smartphones do their best to block scam links, so attackers use tricks to make their links clickable," said Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard.ai, a cybersecurity company that helps businesses protect ...
Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.
Whether it's scam text messages, fake ads, unsolicited social media messages, or just plain old phishing emails, the methods used by cybercriminals to hook their targets are getting more sophisticated ...
Chainabuse allows anyone to publicly share information with enforcement, helping make crypto fraud more transparent, but it’s not a confidential legal channel. Scamwatch helps raise public awareness ...
At the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley, the exhibits chart how technology got to where it is today. And there could be no better guide to this history than Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple ...
With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...
Have you ever received a suspicious email or pop-up that made your heart race, even for a second? You're not alone. Online scams are getting more convincing every day, and even the most tech-savvy ...