A stolen social media account can drain your wallet fast, as crypto scammers ramp up attacks nationwide, according to Spectrum News 1. Hackers now hijack real accounts on platforms like X, Instagram, ...

A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency.

Apple warns of a new scam targeting millions of iPhone users. Learn the red flags, how it works, and how to protect your ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

The FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report shows that emerging technologies are shaping cyber theft, with digital fraud and ...

Scammers are using Google’s AppSheet to send fake job offers that look real. Here’s how to spot the scam, and what to do if ...

Americans filed more than 1 million fraud complaints in 2025, with AI-powered fraud, crypto cons, and sextortion driving the ...

The complaint center tracks internet crimes across more than two dozen categories, including identity theft and ransomware.

Year-over-year, the FBI reported more and more money is being stolen. The over $20 billion in 2025 is up from the $16.6 ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Stop the Scammers. That’s the name of a statewide tour that aims to help Iowans prevent and report fraud. The Stop the Scammers tour visited 22 Iowa communities this year.

The scams, some of which were fueled by AI, can be especially effective because they exploit the built-in authority and ...