While the holidays are often hailed as the season of giving, scammers seize the opportunity to take and deceive — often from ...

Cybercriminals are trying to pass themselves off as the FBI employees tasked with helping victims of online scams. Don't fall for it. Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before ...

The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin has released their top 12 scams of the holiday season. They say you can avoid most of ...

As holiday shopping reaches its peak, scammers are also ramping up their efforts to take advantage of the season. The Better ...

Online scams abound during the holiday shopping season, but these expert-backed tips can help you stay one step ahead.

There's bad customer service — and even worse bogus customer service where anyone can easily be taken by a scammer with a quirky accent who demands a credit card on the spot when you call a fake ...

The internet has revolutionised how we communicate, shop, and work. But while it boasts so many exciting benefits, it has also become a hunting ground for scammers. Online fraud is rising, with ...

In fact, 73% of U.S. adults confirm to have experienced at least one online scam or attack, and most get scam calls, texts, ...

Q. My 70-year-old female friend is a widow and was the victim of a romance scam. Could you please write about this scam so others will not be duped into thinking they had met their true love. You will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Former software executive investing in cybersecurity security & data. Young Americans, not retirees, are now the hardest hit by ...

Online shopping scams were the second most-reported type of fraud that resulted in $12.5 billion (yes, billion with a ‘b’) in losses in 2024 alone. These scams infiltrate homes by playing on emotions ...