Looking back, the initial contact had all the elements of the earliest “Nigerian prince” email scams. The writer, who uses the name of a real member of a real book club, opened with detailed flattery ...

The digital age offers unprecedented convenience, but with this convenience comes the heightened risk of encountering internet scams. Cybercriminals continuously ...

Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

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 ...

Scams are always evolving, and they often target topics in the news. You can keep up with the latest scams at PIRG's scam resource, the FTC's page on scams, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, ...

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 ...