Consumer News Four Phishing Scams You Need To Avoid

Google lawsuit accuses China-based cybercriminals of massive text-message phishing scams

Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams. Read More

Better Business Bureau issues warning about ‘ghost tapping’ scam. What Americans need to know to protect themselves

Here's how Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset will surge 400% in a year — and he begs investors not to miss its ‘explosion' Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security ... Read More

What you need to know about delivery text scams | Consumer Reports

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, but ... Read More

PayPal Alerts Consumers to Phishing Scams and Encourages Safety Tips

During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the company spreads awareness to help people spot and avoid socially engineered phishing scams. "PayPal does not tolerate scams, and we take our duty to ... Read More

Lost iPhone? Watch Out for this Phishing Trap

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Switzerland is warning of a surge in phishing scams targeting people with lost or stolen. Read More

Sneaky holiday scams are back in 2025: Do you know the red flags?

Scammers ramp up during holiday shopping because people are rushed and distracted, so a trade group is pushing a “slow down before you pay” habit T ... Read More

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, ... Read More

Let the phishers fish, but don't take the bait! A guide to phishing scams

In today’s digital world, we use the internet for everything—from sending a meme to a friend to sending an important work email. But not everything on the internet is safe. Cybercriminals are always ... Read More

Exposing holiday charity scams: how to protect your donations

Atlanta News First consumer investigation reveals red flags and verification steps to protect your holiday donations. Read More

Learn How to Spot Scams and Protect Our Montana Seniors

The 30-second spot features Susan Bivins, an Anaconda resident who lost her life savings to a scammer in 2022. In the spot, Bivins shares how she was defrauded and provides Montanans with tips to ... Read More