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In my computer service business, we regularly get calls from users that have been scammed. Some have let a remote scammer onto their computer and get their data/passwords stolen, while some get taken ...

The phone rings late at night. A calm, authoritative voice identifies itself as a government agent, a bank representative, or perhaps even a family member in desperate need. For millions of retirees ...

Scammers can use new AI technology to mimic the voice of someone you know and create a phone call or voicemail recording.

Phone scams are no longer a minor nuisance - they have become one of the most financially devastating crimes targeting everyday people. 5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase over the prior year, ...

A former financial consultant and gym owner was sentenced in federal court for his role in the scheme.

While many scams today target people of all ages, older adults are often singled out or suffer the greatest financial harm.

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This tax season, scam callers are mentioning taxes or claiming to be the IRS in aggressive efforts to try to steal your identity, experts say.

Google is rolling out a comprehensive security update for Android this month that’s designed to actively protect users from phone scams, phishing attacks, and other fraud attempts. The first security ...

NORFOLK, Va. — A jury duty scam is making the rounds once again in the Norfolk area, with people receiving calls from someone portraying themselves as an employee of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office.