New scams push victims beyond cash to cryptocurrency and gold bars. Here's how these fraud schemes work and how to spot the ...
Ever received an unexpected alert by text or email claiming there is a problem with your computer that the sender needs your help to fix? That could very well have been a tech support scam. The ...
SHREVEPORT, La. – This new survey from Mastercard shows the most vulnerable group of Americans isn't seniors, but their kids and grandkids. And it's not even close. According to the Federal Trade ...
(TNS) — Pennsylvania State Police are alerting the public of scams involving individuals claiming to be from computer tech support. Individuals are receiving an increased number of these types of scam ...
(WJAR) — Tech support scams are impacting older Americans at a staggering rate. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tech support scams target people 60 and older about five times more often ...
Tech-support scams cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Seniors are particular targets of the crooks, sometimes losing their life savings. The scam often starts with a call, email, ...
A resurgence of the "Mystery Shopper" scam involves receiving a check and purchasing money cards. Victims are instructed to send pictures of the money cards to the scammer, who then steals the funds.
Tech expert ThioJoe warns consumers about tech scams from 2024 they should continue to avoid. President Trump addresses the nation after US attacks three nuclear sites in Iran Social media tracks U.S.
A retired lawyer lost the money in a tech support scam, a type of online fraud that is surging. Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account. David Welles ...
If you picture a scam victim, you probably picture someone older. Someone in their 60s, 70s, or 80s. But new data says the most vulnerable group is not seniors. It is their kids and grandkids. A new ...
With money and sensitive financial information, be wary of everything. Talk about this to your family members and co-workers. Spread the word.