Learn the 8 most common online scams and practical internet fraud prevention strategies to protect your money, data, and ...

Artificial intelligence has received widespread adoption in industries across the globe. While the hope is that these tools will only be used for good, the reality is that many people will use them ...

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

Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences, studies the intersection of AI and fraud, and how you can protect yourself. She recently chatted with ...

Holiday shopping creates a perfect storm for cybercriminals. The FBI says scammers target Gmail, Outlook and nearly every other inbox this time of year as they push fake messages that trick you into ...

Internet scams are constantly evolving. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documented a record of more than $16 billion in losses due to internet crimes in 2024—up 33% from 2023. Right now, con ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Internet scams have evolved alongside technology, from crude text-based deceptions in the 1990s to sophisticated AI-powered frauds that can convincingly impersonate voices and faces, making them ...