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Scammers always come up with new ways to scam unsuspecting internet users. These days, they're using modern technologies like AI to portray themselves as legitimate individuals in front of their ...

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey, how are you?" or "Are you coming to the BBQ?" Before you know it, you're in a friendly back-and-forth with ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The new Consumer Reports Cyber Readiness Report finds text scam attempts are up by 50%. The fastest growing demographic? Gen Z'ers. "Scammers are trying to rip off young adults. And ...

Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, according to the FBI, and the real number is almost certainly far higher because many victims never report the crime.

Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical details that ...

AUSTIN, Texas — It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very ...

"These scammers flood phones with these texts, hoping to trick unsuspecting [people] into handing over their personal ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Scammers are sending text messages pretending to be from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, officials said Wednesday. According to the North Carolina Attorney ...

A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.