An unfortunate consequence of living in the digital age is that eventually, you'll probably get scammed. Whether it's through a text message, email, or shopping on an app, someone out there is ready ...

Worried about online scams? The best defense isn't living in fear: it's building smart, simple habits that keep you safe every day. Welcome back to Data Breach 101, a Tom's Guide limited series ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Deepfake technology is now being used in scams. Brazilian authorities recently arrested four people ...

The Better Business Bureau warns of increased scam activity during Medicare and ACA open enrollment. Scammers often pose as government officials to steal personal and financial information. Consumers ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Welcome to this week's Spot the Scam with our partner Clearwater Credit Union. Our guest today is Brit DeVries from Clearwater Credit Union. Today we are going to be talking about ...

As the school year gets underway, high school juniors and seniors are weighing their next steps after graduation. Some may already have a clear direction, but many are staring down a future clouded by ...

Financial fraud is getting more sophisticated and expensive. The FBI is warning the public about a "phantom hacker" scam that's drained more than $1 billion from seniors' retirement accounts. The ...

Stiffed by Tesla: The car company owes small businesses millions in unpaid bills ...

WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions. The Deckmate 2 ...

DENVER – Scams targeting older Americans are surging, and federal officials are warning that the tactics are becoming harder to detect. The Federal Trade Commission says scammers are posing as IRS ...

Scammers are growing increasingly sophisticated thanks to technology like generative artificial intelligence, allowing them to pull of schemes pretending to be your bank or even a loved one. But ...