Smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into ...

Kurt the CyberGuy offers tips to safeguard your personal information as scammers become more sophisticated with scam texts and other methods.

Dozens of Chicago residents have recently lost thousands of dollars to a scam where con artists will use a sad story to lure ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Bank scams are a common way for criminals to gain access to people’s personal and financial information. In 2020, the Federal ...

This is one of the most common scams and one that’s easy to fall for. You’ll receive a phone call from your "bank" saying there is a problem with your account, and that you need to move some ...