COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Cpl. Darquis Brown of the Columbus Police Department joined WRBL to discuss ways people can protect themselves from the “Grandparent Scam.” Brown described the “Grandparent Scam ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Cpl. Darquis Brown of the Columbus Police Department joined WRBL to discuss ways people can protect themselves from the "Grandparent Scam." Brown described the "Grandparent Scam ...

A California mom says she was scammed out of thousands of dollars this month after receiving a call that sounded like her daughter in distress. She now suspects it was an artificial ...

The FBI is warning of a new phishing scam targeting Microsoft Outlook users, with officials saying hackers "hijack" Microsoft 365. The warning, issued May 21, says the threat first emerged last month ...

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach. Credit...Derek Abella Supported by By Brian X. Chen Brian X.

Criminals are inserting screws in gas pump nozzle holders to keep transactions open after customers drive off, allowing the criminals to get free fuel. In May 2026, social media users, news media ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage. This voice experience is ...

(TNS) — A phone call from a loved one in trouble. A message that sounds just real enough. An investment opportunity that looks legitimate. These familiar scams are now powered by artificial ...

From AI-powered scam detection to data removal and remote access blocking, here are the best tools to help protect your identity, money, and more. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

Steven Musil is a senior news editor at CNET News. He's been hooked on tech since learning BASIC in the late '70s. When not cleaning up after his daughter and son, Steven can be found pedaling around ...

If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...