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FBI warns consumers about new and increasingly common holiday scams

FBI urges Americans to “take a beat” before responding to high-pressure demands for money or personal information AI-powered scams are surging, wit ... Read More

Rising holiday scams are costing consumers. Here's how to protect your wallet

Cybersecurity expert warns AI-powered holiday scams are surging, using cloned voices and fake texts to steal money and personal data from shoppers. 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

Experts are warning about an increase in scams using AI. Here's how to protect yourself.

Financial fraud is getting more sophisticated and expensive. The FBI is warning the public about a "phantom hacker" scam that's drained more than $1 billion from seniors' retirement accounts. The ... Read More

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

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AI scams fuel rise in fake online car sales. How California is trying to protect consumers.

Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases we make, and more people are turning to online marketplaces for deals on used cars. But thanks to artificial intelligence, you're more likely than ever to ... Read More

Consumers increasingly concerned about AI scams

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The State of Scams report from fraud prevention platform Alloy ... Read More

NYS warns of AI-powered scams as shoppers flock to deals on Cyber Monday

The holiday shopping season is a prime time for scammers to use fake websites and product listings to trick consumers, experts say. Read More

Best AI-Powered Security Software (2025): McAfee Named Top Protection Against Deepfakes, Scams, and Malware by Software Experts

McAfee - a global leader in online protection for consumers, offering adaptive solutions that safeguard personal data, privacy, and identity in an always-connected world. The announcement comes at a ... 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

BBB warns consumers about holiday scams, urges caution with online shopping deals

The Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is warning consumers about scams with the holidays right around the corner. Read More