Teaching people what the fraudsters are doing so that they can avoid becoming victims to begin with is a critical part of what the agencies are doing.

One of the first things people do after a layoff is update their LinkedIn profile. But while you’re updating your skills, sprucing up your brand and announcing you’re open to work, you need to be ...

A “Geek Squad” scammer sends a fake email bait, tries to get remote access, and starts steering the victim into a refund scam pipeline. But the bait flips: the investigators gain access back and begin ...

Ransomware was the largest threat to U.S. critical infrastructure in 2024, with complaints rising 9% from 2023.

The Super Bowl is a scammer’s dream, according to online safety experts, and fans should be on “high alert” for fraudulent tickets and counterfeit websites while hunting for tix to the big game. Ahead ...

Cybersecurity experts reveal how AI-generated messages and fake sites are scamming travelers, and the red flags to watch.

Crooks impersonating utilities will threaten to shut off your heat or electricity within hours, if you don't pay. Unlicensed contractors and scammers are known to show up at the door after big storms.

Heading to the Kentucky Derby? Here are tips to avoid ticket scams and fraud before Louisville's biggest racing event.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the day of love slowly approaches, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reminding those looking to ...

AI scams, vacant property real estate fraud, and targeted attacks against small businesses are just some of the ways fraudsters are trying to take advantage of people across the Central Coast. To help ...

Scammers are operating in East Tennessee as legitimate locksmiths, and they're cheating people out of lots of money. Consumer reporter Don Dare talked with a legitimate company whose employees ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the day of love slowly approaches, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reminding those looking to fall in love to not fall for this heartbreaking scam. The FBI warns ...