The rise of free or low-cost generative AI tools means scammers can be anyone, anywhere. AI-generated video calls are harder ...

In this gallery, we present 30 of the most common online scams. From phishing attempts ... and explore some real-life examples of infamous incidents. Because it really can happen to anyone.

If you're online, you're at risk. We spoke to three security experts about what you can do to protect yourself.

For example, through PayPal ... More than 880,000 Americans reported losing $12.5 billion to internet scams in 2023, the FBI reported. Let’s try to bring those numbers down.

Steve Grobman, chief technology officer at cybersecurity firm McAfee, reports that opportunists are using AI and other tech to deceive and rip off good Samaritans.

You can spot an online shopping scam as detailed above ... Below are several examples of common scams that can happen in Australia. These scams target Aussies over email, the phone, SMS, social ...

According to NAB’s experts, there are five key scam trends that all Aussies need to know about in 2025. NAB Executive, Group ...

All of this means you must be wary of everything you see or hear online. These scams could also be examples of a tactic as old as time: social engineering. Sometimes, social engineering refers to ...

I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals about staying safe on the internet. Before joining PCMag, I wrote about tech and video games for CNN, Fanbyte ...