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 ...

If you're concerned about scams in 2025, start by monitoring your texts. Many of the most common internet scams of the year start with a text message. Of course, scams are everywhere because the ...

Anyone who’s ever been taken by a Nigerian Internet scammer had reason to cheer the Department of Justice on Monday, as officials announced that six Nigerians have been extradited to Mississippi to ...

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 ...

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a South Carolina man in connection with an internet scam that targeted a Wythe County senior citizen. According ...

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 ...

Romance scams are among the most emotionally damaging forms of cyber crime because they combine carefully manufactured ...

As we head into the last stretch of December (and last-minute gift shopping), your doorstep is probably busier than ever. And if you're anything like me, you're probably also juggling shipping updates ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I teach media literacy for a living. I still fell for an internet scam. Scammers always prey on your deepest vulnerabilities. For ...