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Current events scams surge after death of Pope Francis
Investigators say scams related to the death of Pope Francis are surging this week, with many of them appearing on social ...
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year, up 33% from 2023
Scammers stole a record $16.6 billion in 2024, the FBI said on Wednesday. That marked a 33% increase from 2023, according to ...
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Investors Lost $5.8B to Cryptocurrency Scams Last Year. Here's How to Keep Your Money Safe
In addition to market volatility, there's another dangerous side of crypto investing: crypto scams. Investors lost $5.8 ...
BBB CONSUMER TIPS: Watch out for 'free roof inspection' scams
With the warmer weather and summer storms, roofing scams become more common. BBB Scam Tracker frequently receives reports of ...
FBI warns of nationwide toll road text scams as Tennesseans lose $190M to fraudsters
Even smart people are falling for toll road text scams in Tennessee, a state with no toll roads. Learn the warning signs as ...
Banks are getting the upper hand on card fraud but social scams getting worse, Mastercard says
According to Craig Vosburg, Chief Services Officer at Mastercard, the company's Safety Net tool routinely detects and shuts ...
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Golden Belt Bank warns of local impersonation scams
When Kyle received a call from the “fraud department” of his local bank, he was worried about the safety of his money and ...
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Getting suspicious texts? You might be a victim of ‘smishing’ scams
Getting weird text messages from strangers claiming to know you? This is a surefire sign of smishing scams. Here's a cybersecurity guide.
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Take these steps to protect yourself from deepfake scams
Imagine getting a call from a loved one who is terrified, desperate and begging for help. What if that voice wasn't real?
Online scams cost Pennsylvanians $400 million last year: "People are losing everything"
Online scams cost Pennsylvanians $400 million last year as the entire country saw a 33% increase in losses, the FBI said in ...
FBI says online scams raked in $16.6 billion last year
Cybercriminals and online scammers stole a record $16.6 billion last year, the FBI said Wednesday. The figure, from the FBI’s ...
3 Passive Income Scams to Avoid
Many people seek to earn passive income to achieve financial freedom. But AI is making it easier for scammers to take advantage of aspiring entrepreneurs.