The hardest scam to spot is the one that looks most routine, and worryingly, their number is only increasing thanks to AI tools.

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...

"Authenticator apps, biometrics and security keys are harder to steal because they’re tied to a specific device or person, not a phone number or inbox that can be hijacked. Most real-world account ...

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are sent by scammers spoofing the IRS and other tax agencies. The FTC has some advice in time for tax season.

Dangerous weather is coming, but officials say misinformation could make things worse.

They say that replying "STOP" will get the texts to cease. But it can often make things worse. Here's a better way to staunch ...

Below are five scam patterns Australians should be especially alert to this year, and how they’re most likely to show up in ...

Websites that authenticate users through links and codes sent in text messages are imperiling the privacy of millions of ...

The Illinois Secretary of State is warning drivers across the state about text message scams claiming to originate from the "Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles." This isn't the first time ...

Jones County deputies warn of fake Verizon outage compensation messages Scam texts and emails may steal personal data or spread malware Verizon says its $20 credit is only available through the My ...

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