Knowing how to spot potential red flags in a URL is a quick and easy way to stay safe, so Eaton says the first thing to look for is whether the URL is different from the company’s listed URL. For ...

Given the number of phishing scams we have all faced over the past decade, most of us have developed a basic skill to spot and avoid obvious phishing emails or SMS messages. Cybercriminals are aware ...

This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. It all started with good intentions. My 12-year-old son decided to buy his brothers some posters from a website he'd seen advertised on TikTok, ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

Holiday shopping online may save time and help you avoid the crowds, but it can also make you a target for financial scammers. More than half of U.S. shoppers plan to shop online this holiday season, ...

Online scams can take various forms, from phishing emails to fake online marketplaces. Understanding these scams is the first step toward protecting yourself. AOL has partnered with the best in the ...

It works with Gmail, Microsoft, and Yahoo Mail to detect suspicious emails, providing contextual explanations on what's fishy. And within seconds of you unknowingly viewing a deepfake video, Scam ...

A new online scam is exploiting fears surrounding immigration raids. If your “For You” page on TikTok has recently shown videos of alleged former Target or Walmart employees claiming they were ...

Big Lots has been through a wild ride since the home-goods discount retail chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last September. In December 2024, the company announced that it would hold ...