Many of the scams I write about are increasingly high-tech, such as those powered by Artificial Intelligence or that ask for payment via cryptocurrency. But a low-tech scam involving a UPS-delivered ...

A former financial consultant and gym owner was sentenced in federal court for his role in the scheme.

PayPal and Venmo just rolled out something big: AI-powered scam alerts for Friends and Family payments. If you've ever worried about accidentally sending money to a scammer, this new feature is ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Cyber crime complaints in the United States hit an all-time high in 2024 with more than 859,000 victims reporting internet scams. While that is a staggering number ...

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 ...

Have you ever received a suspicious email or pop-up that made your heart race, even for a second? You're not alone. Online scams are getting more convincing every day, and even the most tech-savvy ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Imagine getting a frantic call from your child or parent in the middle of the night. Their voice is panicked, they say they're in trouble, and they desperately need money immediately ...

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 ...

Phishing attacks are a major vector for cyberthreats on all kinds of businesses, from tiny mom-and-pop operations to massive conglomerations. Now, a new scam has evolved the phishing attack even ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — One of the most frightening scams around these days are voice cloning scams designed to tap into your greatest fears. It’s easy to see why people are victimized by ...

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