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Internet scams are constantly evolving. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documented a record of more than $16 billion in losses due to internet crimes in 2024—up 33% from 2023. Right now, con ...

Learn the 8 most common online scams and practical internet fraud prevention strategies to protect your money, data, and digital identity in 2026.

Anyone who’s ever been taken by a Nigerian Internet scammer had reason to cheer the Department of Justice on Monday, as officials announced that six Nigerians have been extradited to Mississippi to ...

If you’re an honest person, it may be difficult for you to believe that someone would scam you. Internet scammers can be slick enough to convince you they’re someone they’re not. Only you can protect ...

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Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences, studies the intersection of AI and fraud, and how you can protect yourself. She recently chatted with ...

The FBI issued a public service announcement revealing that its website for reporting cyber crimes had been spoofed by scammers looking to steal personal information. The statement was posted Friday, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I teach media literacy for a living. I still fell for an internet scam. Scammers always prey on your deepest vulnerabilities. For ...

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a South Carolina man in connection with an internet scam that targeted a Wythe County senior citizen. According ...

As we head into the last stretch of December (and last-minute gift shopping), your doorstep is probably busier than ever. And if you're anything like me, you're probably also juggling shipping updates ...