A social media influencer revealed that he had fallen for a digital scam that held him “hostage” for almost 40 hours, in the ...

FBI warns that criminals are using generative AI to exploit individuals with deceptive tactics. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains their tactics and how to protect yourself from them.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection used social media the first weekend of the new year to remind residents of a phone scam ...

The Hawai‘i Police advise on phone scams by fake officers asking for Apple card payments as urgent legal measures.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the Department of Public Safety are warning of "grandparent" scams, where scammers pose ...

Johnny Depp warned fans not to fall for scammers impersonating him online after it was reported that people had forked over thousands to fraudsters.

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Actor Johnny Depp is working to combat "illicit schemes" created by online scammers and AI "illusions" in his New Year ...

Scams are a constant threat in Australia, whether they appear in your email inbox, your text messages, or through direct phone calls. Criminals aiming to steal your money are constantly evolving ...