Scammers are getting smarter. Learn about the 25 most popular scams you should watch out for, from imposter calls to phishing ...

Older investors were the hardest hit by cyber-enabled crimes in 2024, according to the latest Internet Crime Report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The report found losses among individuals ...

The holidays bring together friends and family of all ages, which presents a perfect opportunity to talk about financial scams. Seriously, it’s better than talking about politics. Every day, I receive ...

As I age into my 70s, I’m on the lookout for signs of forgetfulness by myself. But recently while I was checking my Yahoo email while eating breakfast, I was surprised to see an unopened email from ...

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Americans over 60 lost nearly $5 billion to internet-related fraud last year and filed more complaints than any other age group, according to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report. The Department of ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cybercrimes and crypto scams are becoming more common. I’ll never forget the call from my friend’s uncle. He’s the type who keeps ...

Cybercriminals have been keeping busy. The 2025 Internet Crime Report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows a continued rise in internet crime complaints, with officials receiving more ...

Cyber-enabled fraud cost victims over $17.7 billion during 2025, as financial losses to internet-enabled cybercrime continues to grow. Overall, cyber-enabled crimes cost US citizens $21bn. Published ...

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, ...

The authors write "To prove wire fraud the government must ordinarily show that communications crossed state or national lines in furtherance of a scheme, whereas to prove mail fraud the government ...