GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. — Computers have become an essential part of this tech-driven world. They can be our best friends or our worst enemies. So much information and data is stored within them that ...

Online scams are evolving fast, but the tricks behind them are surprisingly predictable once you know what to look for. I focus here on eight tactics that are rising right now and show how to spot ...

This past week, many agencies celebrated "Safer Internet Day" by sharing tips to help us all be mindful of the importance of staying alert to potential safety and fraud issues online. One area that ...

The Phantom Hacker Scam has stolen over $1 billion since 2024, preying mostly on seniors’ retirement savings. Scammers use a three-step playbook — fake tech support, phony bank checks, and government ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Consumer First Alert: There’s a surge in tech support scams we want people to recognize. Scammers are targeting computer users with fake pop-up messages designed to scare ...

Credit card scams are getting more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, but the way to protect yourself ...

Scams are nothing new – fraud has existed as long as human greed. What changes are the tools. Scammers thrive on exploiting vulnerable, uninformed users, and they adapt to whatever technologies or ...

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 ...

Sponsored content is everywhere online. From the top results of your search engine to the tempting deal you scrolled past on social media – it’s hard to avoid. While most sponsored ads are legitimate, ...