While this number seems high (and is undoubtedly is), Google says the data points toward positivity. It states that while users are seeing more scams online, they've felt more "confident in their ...

The number of victims age 60 and older who lost more than $100,000 has increased by more than 700%, the Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 7. Those high-value thefts jumped from $55 ...

One of the most prevalent online shopping scams doesn't happen during the purchase; it appears to come on the backend of things by way of a fake purchase confirmation or order receipt, asking ...

Some of the red flags include too-good-to-be-true deals, fake websites and phishing scams disguised as school-related ...

And Rossman said scams can get pretty sophisticated. More than 70% of people told the Pew Research Center they know at least a fair amount about how to avoid falling for an online scam or attack.

The chance to earn $300 a week may sound appealing. But this language above is a real e-mail sent by a fraudster trying to scam a CU Boulder student. In this case, the student became suspicious and ...

And Rossman said scams can get pretty sophisticated. Over 70% of people told the Pew Research Center that they know at least a fair amount about how to avoid falling for an online scam or attack.

Young adults ages 18-24 are the most common victims of scams, with online employment, purchase, and cryptocurrency scams being the riskiest, and the best way to avoid them is to do your research, t… ...

The BBB warns that online platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are "hotbeds for ticket scams." In many cases, fake QR codes and electronic tickets aren't detected until it's too late.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An electronics scam that could be on the rise as an Omaha retailer warns some bad actors are taking advantage of online shoppers looking for lower prices.

Romance scams are also a growing global crisis, causing significant financial and emotional harm. In 2023, investment scam losses, often tied to romance fraud, hit $4.6 billion.