You might've heard of those toll scam texts. Heck, at this point, you've likely gotten a text pretending to be from E-ZPass or some such entity. We covered these scams at Mashable back in January, and ...

Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more ...

What Is a Bank Scam? Bank scams encompass a range of deceptive practices aimed at defrauding individuals or institutions. Some common types include phishing attacks, identity theft, social engineering ...

Falling for a scam once feels bad enough. But the reality is that if you've been a victim, there's a good chance you'll be targeted again -- perhaps by the same swindler. Here's how to avoid becoming ...

Scam texts relating to tolls and deliveries have made Chinese scammers billions. US-based mules are paid to max out credit cards digitally cloned from stolen data. The luxury goods purchased with ...

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It’s 2025, and Social Security scams are, unfortunately, still going strong. In fact, they are the most common type of government impersonation fraud in the U.S. — and scammers are getting more ...

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. New York CNN — We live in the golden age of grift. Most of us can’t go a day ...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — I don't know if there is anything more annoying than going about your work day, only to receive a scam call. As someone who talks to strangers for a living, I always feel inclined to ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

A phishing scam posing as a Microsoft security alert is targeting users with emails that claim an alert has been triggered on their account. The link appears safe at first glance, often pointing to a ...