We can’t seem to go a day without getting a spam call or text, and now scammers are using a new tactic to try and separate you from your hard earned money: fake Amazon recall links. It’s an easy scam ...

The text claims a recent Amazon order was recalled and links to a very real-looking (but fake) sign-in page. Recall messages create panic so you’ll ...

Fake IRS texts and emails surge during tax season 2026. Learn how tax scams work and how to protect your identity before ...

Debit cards ranked as the top payment method for both attempted fraud and actual dollar losses in 2024. Consumers increasingly must realize that con artists are often impersonating banks, government ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. If you’re planning to take advantage of Samsung, Google, or ...

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Google is rolling out a new layer of protection for Android users, specifically teaching Circle to Search and Google Lens how to spot scam messages right on your screen. Since our messaging apps are ...

Phone scams aren’t the only threat anymore — scam text messages (also called “smishing”) are exploding in frequency and in financial damage. According to recent FTC data, Americans lost over $470 ...

BECKLEY — As holiday shopping ramps up, scammers are exploiting shoppers’ excitement by sending fake text messages and customer surveys that aim to steal personal information, according to the Better ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Scammers are impersonating the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), sending fake texts and emails that appear to come from the agency, complete with its logo and links to ...

Alvin, TX – We’ve all gotten strange texts or unexpected calls claiming to be from our bank, a court, or even law enforcement. Some look convincing, use your real name, or include account details but ...