Safety advocates are raising awareness about the use of artificial intelligence in online scams. Arizona residents are among the most frequently scammed in the U.S. and the issue is particularly ...

It’s a universal experience. Every once in a while, you’ll get a random call from your iPhone – and they’ll often be from scammers. It’s not fun, and wastes everybody’s time. Apple does offer features ...

Cindy was one of the sweetest clients I had a chance to work with as a volunteer for VITA — a nonprofit organization that helps people file their income taxes. She showed up wearing a green dress with ...

Plaintiffs in multiple lawsuits allege Meta knowingly profits from scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. Consumer advocates and regulators claim fraudulent ads have led to significant ...

Tech leaders often talk about the future risks of artificial intelligence but online scams are already costing Pennsylvanians ...

Texting scams are exploding. In 2024 alone, U.S. consumers lost $470 million to them, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a number more than five times what it was just four years earlier. To ...

The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services’ “Stop the Scammers” roadshow, in partnership with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office and AARP Iowa, will visit Davenport on Tuesday, May 12, ...

Losing your life savings to fraud is not a distant fear; it is a real and growing risk. Scams involving criminals pretending to be bank representatives have surged, with the Federal Trade Commission ...

Scam texts are annoying for everyone. For older adults with memory issues, they can become financially disastrous. Rob from Kennesaw, Georgia, is dealing with that exact situation. His mom uses her ...

It starts quietly. Your phone buzzes. You see a voicemail notification. But your phone never rang. Then it happens again. And again. Before long, your voicemail inbox looks like it's under attack.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There could be many reasons why you're suddenly receiving a bunch of spam text messages or emails you suspect to be scams. You might have ...

Georgia’s new bank scam law lets financial institutions pause certain suspicious transactions involving older or vulnerable adults. Your phone rings, and the caller says your bank account is under ...