Social Security scammers are luring victims in with more personal data. Here's what to look out for and how to report ...

One scammer down, one karma point up.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More people than ever are working hard to steal your money, and they're getting it. Scammers took nearly $21 billion from ...

Brian Oliver of Gainesville, Florida, lost $210,000 to scammers who used a fake PayPal email and mirrored bank site to trick ...

Scammers distract drivers at the pump to keep transactions open, then offer the next customer a cash discount, while the ...

As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

Elder fraud is a significant issue, with reported losses reaching nearly $5 billion in 2024. Scammers often build emotional connections through romance scams before making urgent requests for money.

Learn the most common cryptocurrency scam scripts, from fake investments to romance fraud, and how to recognize warning signs ...

Senn said scammers use tools like SMS blasters to mimic cell towers, taking advantage of phones on lower-level security ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday presents to give, but they’re also one of the easiest for scammers to compromise. That leaves you with a gift card that’s already depleted by the ...

More people than ever are working hard to steal your money, and they're getting it. Scammers took nearly $21 billion from Americans in 2025, according to the annual FBI Internet Crime Report released ...

Americans lost nearly $21 billion to scams in 2025, according to a new FBI Internet Crime Report. Investment scams, business email compromises, and tech support fraud were the top three scams by money ...