Online scams are evolving fast, but the tricks behind them are surprisingly predictable once you know what to look for. I ...

You open your inbox and see a message titled "Payment order settled" with an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it looks legitimate. It includes your email address and even a ...

As job-seekers look for work in a challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to job scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks, according to the Federal Trade ...

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The so-called GhostPairing scam takes advantage of legitimate features in order to trick WhatsApp users into linking their ...

Texting scams have become commonplace for nearly all cell phone owners, but a recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country’s attention. The texts employ the practice of “smishing,” ...

Every year, American seniors lose over $28 billion to fraud, according to AARP. But here's the shocking part: Only a fraction ever gets reported. If you've received a letter, email, or call claiming ...

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An example of an email scam targetting a company employer. Email scams target both businesses and individuals engaged in financial transactions. These scams often compromise legitimate business email ...

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.