The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned of a massive increase in losses from social media scams since 2020, exceeding ...

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Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

For years, I've covered the online scamming ecosystem, from reporting on the criminals behind scams to examining the methods they use to dupe targets, and offering suggestions on how to recover your ...

An internet scammer nearly took me for $155 this month. If it can happen to someone who routinely writes about scams, it can happen to anyone. The scam began with an email praising my first book, ...

I've covered online scams for years, reporting on the criminals behind them to examining how they con their targets. I've also offered suggestions on how to recover your identity and money after being ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, according to the FBI, and the real number is almost certainly far higher because many victims never report the crime. Much of this crime ...

Every year, about 90% of consumers either fall for or encounter online scams. And while many consumers are sophisticated enough to avoid some of the most common scams, it doesn’t take much for a ...

We’ve all gotten those sketchy texts from someone claiming to be your bank, a suspicious call from "Social Security," or a too-good-to-be-true investment tip from a new online friend. While many are ...

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