Americans lost over $16B to scams in 2024 as social media–driven fraud surges. Explore FTC and FBI findings, Meta’s role, and ...

Internet scams are constantly evolving. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documented a record of more than $16 billion in losses due to internet crimes in 2024—up 33% from 2023. Right now, con ...

After losing nearly half a million taxpayer dollars to a phishing scam, the Arab Police Department has a message for the ...

Scammers are gearing up to exploit shoppers this holiday season - and AI is a key part of their criminal toolbox. The Internet Crime Complaint Center, run by the FBI, receives more complaints in the ...

If you’re an honest person, it may be difficult for you to believe that someone would scam you. Internet scammers can be slick enough to convince you they’re someone they’re not. Only you can protect ...

Anyone who’s ever been taken by a Nigerian Internet scammer had reason to cheer the Department of Justice on Monday, as officials announced that six Nigerians have been extradited to Mississippi to ...

On March 5, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new partnership with Kentucky State Police to support Team Kentucky’s Stop Scams initiative.

Scammers allegedly target widows and divorced women using obituaries and public records to craft convincing financial scams ...

Scamming is big business. From talent-scouting scams targeting children to student-loan-forgiveness scams targeting college graduates, scammers see age as nothing more than a number. They're willing ...