Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson gives warning about a new bitcoin blackmail swindle, along with what to look out for and how to avoid falling for this scam.

Spokeo reports seven common scams on OfferUp, including fake invoices, overpayment scams, and counterfeit profiles, and ...

Conmen and swindlers have always existed (shoutout to Leo DiCaprio playing Frank Abagnale, Jr.) but thanks to technology, it’s never been easier for scammers to find victims. And in 2024, it ...

Text message scam attempts have increased by 50 percent in the past year, with young adults experiencing the sharpest rise of any age group. That’s one of several important findings in the 2025 Cyber ...

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, adults aged 60 and above nationwide reportedly lost almost $7.5 billion in financial scams last year. That figure is up 59% from 2024. “The people who ...

The IRS this week warned people to be aware of scams tied to federal stimulus checks after the agency’s Criminal Investigation unit received a record number of reports in June and July. In particular, ...

Crimes against children, particularly sexual ones, strike at the heart of society because of the vulnerability of the victims. Children normally have neither the physical nor mental capacity to fend ...

Fraud tactics are growing more sophisticated and harder to spot by the day. Financial institutions must be on the frontlines, ready to help customers identify scams before they can cause real harm.

SmartCustomer reports on rising wedding dress scams due to low prices and targeted ads, prompting couples to take precautions ...