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Scamming is big business. From talent-scouting scams targeting children to student-loan-forgiveness scams targeting college graduates, scammers see age as nothing more than a number. They're willing ...

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 ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

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 ...

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 ...

Scammers are getting more sophisticated, but so are the defenses against them. That’s why the Fort Wright Police Department hosted a free Internet Scam Awareness Training Tuesday night, focused on ...

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 ...