Scammers can combine your name, phone number and address with data breach details to attempt SIM swaps, phishing and even ...

Dulisse turned the table on the scammers a couple of weeks ago when he was contacted by a man claiming to be calling from California to offer Microsoft tech support, Go Public CBC News British ...

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 ...

Two former executives of a call-tracking and analytics company pleaded guilty to concealing a years-long tech support fraud scheme that victimized individuals worldwide. Former CEO Adam Young (from ...

Worried man looking shocked and stressed, holding head in hands while seeing a system hacked warning message displayed on a computer screen, representing a data breach, cyber attack, or security risk.

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 ...

You’re browsing on your iPhone when a full-screen alert takes over: “Your Apple ID has been compromised. Call this number immediately.” The message looks official. The language is alarming. And the ...

It may come as a surprise, but younger adults can be more likely than seniors to lose money to scams.

What just happened? A recent run of scams in Washington state shows how quickly people can lose money when fraudsters pose as trusted tech or government figures and exploit fear. Over three days, four ...

The most dangerous online scams aimed at older adults rarely begin with an obviously ridiculous message. They often start with something familiar: a warning about a bank account, a computer problem, a ...