GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. — Computers have become an essential part of this tech-driven world. They can be our best friends or our worst enemies. So much information and data is stored within them that ...

You’re browsing on your iPhone when a full-screen alert takes over: “Your Apple ID has been compromised. Call this number ...

Tech support scams cost victims billions each year and often target the most vulnerable users. Scammers use fear and urgency to trick people into giving access to their devices or financial ...

Online scams are evolving fast, but the tricks behind them are surprisingly predictable once you know what to look for. I focus here on eight tactics that are rising right now and show how to spot ...

While consumers are getting better at spotting scammers, the scams keep getting more sophisticated. Here's how you can avoid them. Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before ...

A 90-year-old lost $20,000 to a tech support scam. Learn how criminals trick older adults, the warning signs, and how to stay safe online. Phyllis Weisberg, 90, never thought she’d fall for a scam.

This past week, many agencies celebrated "Safer Internet Day" by sharing tips to help us all be mindful of the importance of staying alert to potential safety and fraud issues online. One area that ...

The Phantom Hacker Scam has stolen over $1 billion since 2024, preying mostly on seniors’ retirement savings. Scammers use a three-step playbook — fake tech support, phony bank checks, and government ...

Sally Arzella Moser at her home on July 2, 2018, in Hayward, Calif. Moser was victimized in a tech-support scam. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group/TNS) Sally Arzella Moser at her home on July 2, 2018, ...

IDAHO, USA — Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idaho families about a dangerous surge in cryptocurrency ATM scams, which predominantly target seniors through fake tech support calls and ...