The digital age offers unprecedented convenience, but with this convenience comes the heightened risk of encountering internet scams. Cybercriminals continuously ...

Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more ...

Looking back, the initial contact had all the elements of the earliest “Nigerian prince” email scams. The writer, who uses the name of a real member of a real book club, opened with detailed flattery ...

Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

Internet scams are constantly evolving. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documented a record of more than $16 billion in losses due to internet crimes in 2024, up 33% from 2023. Con artists ...

Meta on Tuesday introduced new scam detection features for its messaging apps, WhatsApp and Messenger, as part of its broader initiative to crack down on online scams that target older people. The ...

When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the victims, it’s not hyperbole. One area where this is increasingly evident is elder fraud, as the amounts of money ...