Online scams aren't going away, but tools like AI-powered alerts from PayPal and Venmo are making it much harder for scammers ...

Few people would turn down the chance to make a lot of money fast, which is likely why investment scams continue to top the list of most common cybercrimes.

According to the BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, home improvement scams were in the top 5 riskiest scams reported last year. “You have to start at the beginning.

Everyone wants to get the best deals on their next flight, but beware booking through anything other than an official website. AARP warns -- cybercriminals want to sell you a one-way ticket to a scam.

I did shut it down. This morning, I opened it and the same alert claiming to be Microsoft appeared. After a lot of assurances of assistance and 'not to worry,' they transferred me to the FTC.

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Ohioans can report scams to the Federal Trade Commission online at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Anyone who believes they are the victim of a scam should call their local law enforcement department.

Christian says over 50 people have already called to report the scam. “We have an entire list of about 8 to 10 different counties that we have received phone calls from different people.