If you picture a scam victim, you probably picture someone older. Someone in their 60s, 70s, or 80s. But new data says the ...

It can be terrifying to learn your data or finances are at risk. Naturally, if a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agent offers ...

If you picture a scam victim, you probably picture someone older. Someone in their 60s, 70s, or 80s. But new data says the ...

A Natick woman withdrew $92,000 from her bank account after she fell victim to a scam, but police were able to get the money ...

(WJAR) — Tech support scams are impacting older Americans at a staggering rate. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tech support scams target people 60 and older about five times more often ...

WASHINGTON — A computer crash and a pop up message led to a D.C. woman losing out on more than $640,000 through gold coins and wire transfers, the Metropolitan Police Department said on Wednesday. A ...

If you stay on the internet long enough, you are bound to come across browser pop-ups. While many of them are just annoying, ranging from advertisements and paywall restrictions to requests to disable ...

According to the FBI, scammers caused nearly $250 million in losses in 2024, and from January through November 2025, that figure rose to $333 million.

SANFORD, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man was arrested Thursday in connection to computer scam targeting an elder victim. Avinash Chandreshbhai Patel,19, of Apex, is facing charges of attempted obtaining property ...

BEREA, Ohio -- A West Street resident lost $89,800 through a computer and telephone scam. The resident told police he was operating his computer Nov. 15 when the screen turned black. A message on the ...

Seniors tend to own their homes and have strong credit and ample savings, according to the FBI — all factors that make scams targeting seniors increasingly common. They’re also less likely to report ...