Consumer News Four Phishing Scams You Need To Avoid

2 Scams Targeting Veterans Right Now—How to Protect Your Benefits

From phishing attempts to shady business practices, schemes that could drain veterans' bank accounts are making the rounds. The good news? Experts say spotting the red flags is easier than you think, ... Read More

Is That Link Legit? How to Spot and Avoid Scams in Your Inbox

"Smartphones do their best to block scam links, so attackers use tricks to make their links clickable," said Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard.ai, a cybersecurity company that helps businesses protect ... Read More

No, you don't have an active warrant for your arrest. How to avoid scams

Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for fake warrants, and targeting families of incarcerated individuals. Authorities advise the public to never send money via gift ... 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

People May Be Less Vulnerable to Phishing Scams When Using Mobile Phones

A recent study suggests people are more risk-avoidant when using their phones, so they tend to avoid clicking on links altogether. Read More

Gift card, holiday shopping scams are on the rise. How to avoid them

Nearly one in three consumers reportedly fell victim to an online scam during the holiday season last year. Here's how to avoid them this season. Read More

Holiday scams to watch out for this season

Scammers frequently mimic legitimate charities during the holidays, hoping to exploit people’s generosity. They may use names that sound like real organizations or share emotional stories to push for ... 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

Beware of QR codes to avoid quishing scams

SALT LAKE CITY — You’ve heard of phishing, which is when scammers send emails or text messages in an attempt to steal personal information, hoping you’ll click a tainted link. Quishing is just that, ... Read More

‘Fight The Fraud’ campaign launched to help Kansans avoid scams, phishing

MISSION, Kan. — As the holiday season begins, the Kansas Credit Union Association is launching a campaign called “Fight The Fraud.” The statewide campaign is designed to help families recognize scams, ... Read More