A fake computer alert can be the first move in a scam that ends with someone moving their own retirement money out of reach.

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 ...

Cybercriminals are flooding inboxes with fake McAfee renewal notices that claim users owe hundreds of dollars for antivirus ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Consumer First Alert: There’s a surge in tech support scams we want people to recognize. Scammers are targeting computer users with fake pop-up messages designed to scare ...

Beware of a cunning phishing scam targeting iPhone users who have lost their devices. Scammers, posing as Apple Support, are ...

The FBI dismantled an India-linked tech support scam that defrauded elderly Americans of millions, securing convictions of five Indian fraudsters and two US executives accused of enabling the ...

TIPS ABOUT TECH SUPPORT SCAMS: If you receive an unsolicited phone call or email about your computer, it is most likely a scam. If you receive an unsolicited pop-up message on your computer, examine ...

Cybercriminals are exploiting Apple’s reputation with fake “high alert” security warnings designed to panic consumers into giving up passwords, payment information, or remote access to their devices.

Learn how to spot tech scams, recognize phishing email signs, and apply smart online scam prevention tips to protect your personal information and stay secure online. Pixabay, Mohamed_hassan The ...

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 ...

A retired lawyer thought he was calling Microsoft for tech support. But the phone number he found on Google didn't connect him with Microsoft. Instead, the person who picked up the phone, "Alex," and ...