As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

Online scams are certainly not a new phenomenon, but unfortunately, they are on the rise. The Pew Research Center reports that 73% of adults in the U.S. have been victims of an attack, as of July 2025 ...

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 ...

ATLANTA — It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, ...

S&P WAS DOWN FIVE. GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR IS TAKING NEW STEPS TO PROTECT KENTUCKIANS FROM SCAMMERS WITH THE LAUNCH OF A NEW WEBSITE. THE SITE SERVES AS A ONE STOP RESOURCE WHERE PEOPLE CAN LEARN HOW TO ...

Scam texts relating to tolls and deliveries have made Chinese scammers billions. US-based mules are paid to max out credit cards digitally cloned from stolen data. The luxury goods purchased with ...

Scammers love tax season. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe when filing.

In today’s world, protecting your personal information feels like an uphill battle. With the rise of sophisticated email and text scams, it’s no wonder that many of us are worried about our private ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – News 19’s Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, to ...

Scams are increasing at an alarming rate in central Ohio and across the nation, with significant financial losses reported. Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for ...