Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Online scams cost Americans $16.6 billion in 2024, according to the Pew Research Center; Kentucky alone lost $72 million to ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Hidden costs or rising fees for credit card processors can feel like a scam. Anna Bourgeois, Vice President of Vaulted Security, said if processing fees go unchecked, businesses ...

The scams are familiar.

TULSA, Okla. — Scammers target people through texts, emails, phone calls, and more, and the financial damage is staggering. In 2024, Americans lost more than $12.5 billion to scams, a 25% increase ...

Apple Mail's "trusted sender" banner can reportedly mislead users into phishing scams. Learn how scammers exploit this security feature to deceive victims.

Ghost tapping tries to exploit tap-to-pay to steal your money. The scammer targets physical payment cards and mobile wallets. The scam can be hard to pull off, but scammers persist. Tapping to pay for ...

Scammers cast a wide net, hoping their potential victims won't notice. Even if the scam seems minor to you, it's important to report it. Immediately calling the financial companies you’re associated ...

A Delhi man trapped a scammer using ChatGPT after he tried to dupe him into transferring money, posing as one of his friends. The man posted the incident on Reddit and explained how the AI app helped ...

Military experts constantly warn service members about social media scams that can affect them and their families. (Regina Ali/Department of Defense) When it comes to financial matters, retired Navy ...

New research may shock a lot of Apple fans: iPhone users are actually more likely to fall for online scams than Android owners. The problem isn't the device itself; it's the habits of the people using ...