Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to the Martinsville Police Department, Morgan County Dispatch received multiple reports. Scammers claim they are holding ...

Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment scams—often tied to social media pitches—drove the biggest losses, while phone ...

Bank customers are facing a new wave of highly convincing phone scams that mimic real bank outreach and drain accounts in a matter of minutes. According to federal investigators, cybercriminals have ...

"Given widespread evidence that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to craft better pitches, the rise in phishing complaints is particularly concerning," John Breyault, the ...

Scammers posing as the Midland County Clerk’s Office demand prepaid gift cards and codes. Hang up, don’t pay, and report to police and the FTC.

People aged 60 and older are particularly vulnerable. The age group may be less tech-savvy, more likely to be targeted and have more money saved, making them lucrative targets for scammers. Read More: ...

Tired of spam texts that just won't stop? Your phone comes with built-in protection, but it might be turned off by default. Here's how to fix that on both iPhone and Android.

Spam texts and robocalls have become part of everyday life. For many of us, seeing an unknown number pop up triggers an automatic reflex: hit “mark as spam” and move on. But what really happens after ...

SIMSBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - A phone scam is targeting people in Connecticut. Scammers are claiming to be police officers and demanding personal information and money. Police urged people to hang up ...