Scams are on the rise. Total fraud losses reported by adults ages 60 and older have surged about fourfold between 2020 and 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Imposter scams have been the ...

For many people, games like Words With Friends are a relaxing way to pass the time. You play a few rounds, chat with opponents and enjoy a little mental exercise. But scammers have quietly turned ...

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Scammers are impersonating MyChart to steal login, personal and payment information. Here’s how to spot the fake messages and protect yourself. Scammers are impersonating MyChart, the patient portal ...

You may feel like scams are everywhere, and you’re right. Between unsolicited text messages about unpaid toll and traffic tickets and messages about packages you never ordered, scammers are as ...

Today’s kids are more digitally active than ever, which makes them vulnerable to online scams. Here’s a look at some back-to-school scams targeting students—and how to avoid becoming a victim. ByKelly ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec An increasing number of seemingly random and innocuous texts are hitting Apple and Android ...

A handbook found during a police raid on a compound used by a cyberfraud gang in the Philippines offers detailed instructions in Chinese for conducting scams. A second handbook, seized during another ...