What if one of the very steps you've been told to take to avoid scams is being used against you?

Venmo scam alert: if a stranger pays you, sending money back is the trap. Contact Venmo Support instead to avoid losing your ...

A message from an unknown WhatsApp number may look harmless at first. The sender could claim to be a bank employee, a company ...

Online Fraud Prevention Tips 2026: Online shopping, digital payments, and mobile applications have made everyday life easier ...

Fake bank alerts can look convincing. Watch for urgent demands, secrecy and requests to move money or share personal ...

Scammers have been targeting WhatsApp users for years, and the numbers prove it. The FTC says victims reported losing $425 million to scams on WhatsApp alone, part of a broader $2.1 billion lost to ...

Tax Day is nearly here, and with it comes tax scams. The U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee has issued a scam alert, with less than a week to go until the tax filing deadline. The warning is, ...

If you plan to get festive with your holiday decorations, keep your eyes open for scams. Each year, BBB Scam Tracker receives complaints during the holiday season about false advertisements and phony ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Cybercriminals are exploiting Apple’s reputation with fake “high alert” security warnings designed to panic consumers into giving up passwords, payment information, or remote access to their devices.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting families shortly after a loved one has ...