I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals about staying safe on the internet. Before joining ...

Scammers exploit extreme weather, impersonating utility companies or offering quick repairs. Learn how to spot these traps and protect your money.

Having your credit card stolen is a major hassle, in part because thieves can quietly exploit a loophole in Amazon's 'Shop ...

Malwarebytes will scan the details and provide information about the sender, any available threat intelligence, and quick options to report it or review common warning signs. It will also tell you if ...

Google is testing Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome, a server-side scam check that activates only when a page already looks risky. It’s off by default and requires Enhanced Safe Browsing.

Abstract: In a tech support scam (TSS), cybercriminals impersonate legitimate service providers by mimicking the interactions consumers routinely have with companies. We conduct a comprehensive ...

If you picture a scam victim, you probably picture someone older. Someone in their 60s, 70s, or 80s. But new data says the most vulnerable group is not seniors. It is their kids and grandkids. So why ...

A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating WhatsApp Web uses fake meeting links and QR codes to hijack accounts and enable real-time surveillance. Explore Get the web's best business technology ...

MONTPELIER — Vermonters made a total of 3,982 scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2025 – an increase of 12 percent over the previous year. Leading the list for ...

Email scams have become one of the fastest ways scammers steal money from older adults. A single click can expose bank accounts, personal data and retirement savings built over a lifetime. That ...