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Shopping for Black Friday deals? Here's how to avoid online scams.

Fake QR codes, phony social media posts and phishing emails are among the tools scammers use to trick online shoppers. Read More

Holiday shopping scams are growing due to AI; here's how to stay safe

Scammers are using AI to create fake retailer websites, phishing emails and deepfake videos that impersonate trusted brands or influencers. Read More

Beware of government shutdown scams

Scammers are exploiting confusion around the government shutdown with fake calls and texts impersonating agencies like the IRS and Social Security Administration. TNS expert John Haraburda warns of ... Read More

'On the Record': How to protect yourself from holiday scams

WPBF 25 goes "On the Record" with Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek about how to protect yourself and others from scams this holiday season. Read More

AI scams love kids — and their parents are helping

Even cautious parents are getting caught in AI-powered scams, with 80% of those who monitor their kids’ devices reporting a cybersecurity incident. Experts say digital safety starts at home, as ... Read More

Consumer Rules with Robyn: How to protect yourself as AI makes scam messages harder to spot

SALT LAKE CITY — Remember the text you got about the toll you still owe or the one about paying extra money to get your delayed USPS shipment? Those are just a couple of the many types of text ... Read More

Protecting yourself from text message scams

A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year, and the group being targeted the most is Gen Z — the generation currently aged 13 to 28. “Scammers are ... Read More

Protect Your Inbox: How to Avoid Email and Text Scams

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 ... Read More

1 in 7 Consumers Got Scammed in the Past Year – Bitdefender Consumer Cybersecurity Survey 2025

Bitdefender’s 2025 Consumer Cybersecurity Survey reveals that 1 in 7 consumers worldwide fell victim to a scam in the past year. Read More

Fraud Alert vs. Credit Freeze: Which Is the Right Choice?

Your personal information is valuable. If criminals get their hands on it, they can — among other things — open credit cards while pretending to be you. Then it's up to you to shut down ... Read More

How cryptocurrency works and how to avoid scams

SALT LAKE CITY — We are living in the digital age, and it seems like there isn’t anything you can’t find online — and that includes money in varying forms. One type of currency picking up steam is ... Read More