In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...

In today's world, anyone can be targeted by scams -- even famous con man Frank W. Abagnale. For this reason he shares his top ...

Scam texts are annoying for everyone. For older adults with memory issues, they can become financially disastrous. Rob from Kennesaw, Georgia, is dealing with that exact situation. His mom uses her ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Woman sits at home with with smartphone, papers, and laptop, and pauses to think. One of the ...

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, ...

Online scams are an ever-present threat, costing Americans nearly $119 billion a year. It’s not just happening on the internet either. Robocalls and text scams hit a six-year high in 2025. Now, with ...

Teach your child to recognize online scams with simple safety rules, real-life examples, and practical strategies to build smart, confident digital habits.

A chilling new scam uses AI to clone your child's voice, tricking parents into paying ransom. Here's how the horror unfolds—and how to avoid it. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

NordVPN's new scam checker tool uses AI to detect suspicious content. You'll need more than standalone services to stay safe from scams. This is how to spot scams that are becoming more convincing.

If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...

The name gives you a clue as to how it works. Essentially, scammers use details about a booking you've placed (perhaps with a hotel or airline) to trick you into sending money somewhere you shouldn't.