With the IRS now accepting people's tax returns for 2025, a federal watchdog is warning Americans to beware of so-called phishing and smishing scams designed to trick people into unwittingly handing ...
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is warning about a new email scam that impersonates the U.S. District Court and delivers malware disguised as a federal court summons.Kobach said his office has ...
TRM Labs says $35 billion in crypto was sent to scammer addresses globally last year as fraudsters scaled their operations with AI and businesslike efficiency. The use of large language models in ...
There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address—which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their allow list—is delivering scam spam. According to an Ars reader, the address on ...
For all our modern obsession with social media and messaging apps, email remains a daily staple for many of us. Modern email providers are pretty good at filtering out unsolicited messages known as ...
>> WELL, EVERY YEAR BEGINS WITH A FRESH START FOR MANY PEOPLE, AND THAT ALSO MEANS FINDING A NEW PLACE TO CALL HOME. >> BUT AS 12 NEWS MALLORY ANDERSON AND CONSUMER REPORTS WARN, SOME OF THE GREAT ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Security experts say a new scam is spreading fast, and it looks like something many people get all the time: A simple calendar invite. However, clicking on the link can give scammers ...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- With the recent cold snap, your heating system will be getting a workout, driving up your utility bill. You need to be on alert for utility scams. According to the Better ...
Every year begins with fresh starts, and for many people, that means finding a new place to rent. That search often starts online: scrolling, clicking and comparing what’s available. However, Consumer ...
An elderly Palos Hills resident lost $788,000 in a phone scam that’s under investigation, according to the Palos Hills Police Department. Police said the victim was targeted over the course of several ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick tip on some of the top scams to watch out for this year, according to the Better Business Bureau. Number one is online shopping scams. Look out for fake websites and ...
A new report from Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform based in New York City, estimates that $17 billion in crypto was stolen last year through fraud and scams. Impersonation scams, where ...