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An overview from Google’s Trust & Safety teams on the most recent online scam trends.
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
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Scams are sophisticated and come in many shapes and forms. It’s easy to be fooled.
Artificial intelligence has made scams more convincing than ever, and many victims do not realize they are being manipulated until the money is already gone....
Scammers have become remarkably sophisticated, but one thing about them rarely changes: they want your money fast and through unusual payment methods. Every year, Americans...
Have you ever received a text or unexpected message from a government agency (like the IRS)? Well, join the club. A growing number of Americans...
Older adults lost over $2.4 billion to scams in 2024. Find out how to recognize and avoid these dangerous scams. The post Fighting Scams: Top 5 Categories to Watch in 2026 appeared...
Scammers are now leveraging an American civic duty – jury service – to steal your money, local and federal authorities are warning.
Scams continue to plague the area, but Newton County is taking a stand.Read their full press release below:Over the last year, scam and fraud crimes have continued to increase in N...
From AI-cloned voices to fake IRS threats, modern phone scams are exploiting fear and technology with alarming success. Shortly after I had just taken my first bite of dinner, my a...
The city of San Francisco launched a new program aimed at spreading awareness about the latest scams and providing support to SF residents who become victims of fraud.
From AI-cloned voices to fake IRS threats, modern phone scams are exploiting fear and technology with alarming success. Shortly after I had just taken my first bite of dinner, my a...
Gwent Police are warning the public to be alert to ticket fraud scams that can leave fans out of pocket and unable to attend live events.
by Debbie Burke Seductive scammers have long targeted authors but, in the past few years, AI tools like Chat GPT, Claude, and Gemini scaled fraudsters’ abilities to reach millions...
From fake CEO emails to gift card “favours” — here’s how to spot the scams quietly hitting offices across the country. Have you ever received a random text or email from your boss...
Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden says scam complaints have increased 18 percent in the first quarter of this year, the first rise since late 2024.
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that total fraud losses reached an all-time high of $15.9 billion last year—an approximately 27% year-over-year increase—and found...
A survey found that last year alone, about 10% of U.S. adults said they or someone else from their household was deceived by a scammer into losing money.
Scammers are now leveraging an American civic duty – jury service – to steal your money, local and federal authorities are warning.
Cryptocurrency ATM scams are surging, with FTC data showing a 1,000% increase in losses. Learn how scammers operate and how to protect yourself.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office has received reports of a phone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent Liberty Utilities.According to the reports, callers are...
Social Security, Medicare and IRS fraud are exploding. Here are some tips to avoid falling victim.
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