Online scams are evolving fast, but the tricks behind them are surprisingly predictable once you know what to look for. I focus here on eight tactics that are rising right now and show how to spot ...

The start of a new school year means thinking ahead to college for many high schoolers. The cost of college continues to skyrocket with some private universities costing students close to $100,000 a ...

If you are applying for jobs online, do your research before accepting an interview or employment offer. Job scammers have gotten very sophisticated, convincingly claiming to represent real employers, ...

With the holiday shopping season nearing its close and buyers wanting to get gifts delivered on time, there's a crafty online shopping con coming into BBB’s Scam Tracker. Scammers claim a product you ...

It was all going so well. You met online, fell madly in love, and if your new beau didn’t live in another country, you’d probably be married by now. Which is why your online love is asking for some ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While you’re shopping for the perfect gift this holiday season, scammers are shopping for their next victims. Using the holiday season to their advantage is nothing new, but now ...

Popular holiday scams include fake delivery notifications, gift card scams, charity scams and more. Scams seem to be getting more and more convincing each year, but learning to spot the signs can help ...

Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture. The Better Business Bureau issued a warning to online shoppers after dozens of people reported they've fallen for scams when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. If you’ve received a Spotify email that you’re worried is a ...

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From January through April, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 75,000 reports of government imposter scams. Scammers reach out to potential victims by phone and text. The median loss to ...

You open your inbox and see a message titled "Payment order settled" with an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it looks legitimate. It includes your email address and even a ...