Why LinkedIn Scams Seem Convincing And How To Spot The Signs Early

Scammers are targeting LinkedIn users with increasingly sophisticated tactics. Here’s how the most common LinkedIn scams work ...

3 Tax Scams Self-Filers Should Be on the Lookout for, According to a Cybersecurity Expert

Self-filing your taxes? Watch for phishing emails, fake refunds and penalty threats. Learn how scammers target filers and how ...
Coin World

Scam alert to avoid becoming a victim

Shortly after the victim purchases the gold from a coin shop or dealer, a “courier” (sent by the scammer) shows up to pick it up and “deliver it to safety” or transfer it. Once the “courier” takes the ...

Job scams are surging as fake listings blend into real job ads and outreach

Fraudsters are increasingly luring job seekers to apply for positions that don’t exist, often costing victims thousands of ...
BGR

4 Ways Scammers Are Using AI To Trick You (And How To Stay Safe)

Whether we were ready for it or not, generative AI technology has circulated far and wide across the internet. Most of the major tech brands are pushing their own AI-powered tools and assistants, and ...
The New York Times

Scammers Want to Steal Everyone’s Savings, Especially Seniors’ Savings. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
WGAL

Latest FTC report shows older adults lose the most money to scams

SCAMMERS OFTEN TARGET OLDER CONSUMERS. AND ACCORDING TO THE LATEST SCAM REPORT FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, SCAMMERS ARE GETTING TO THEIR TARGETS MORE OFTEN. EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ...