To protect yourself from scams, it’s crucial to take a few proactive steps. First, always verify before you trust — ...

Abacus Market, the largest Western darknet marketplace supporting Bitcoin payments, has shut down its public infrastructure ...

But while these are some of the most troubling, they aren't the only ones out there. These are five of the top scams of 2025 to watch out for. It's likely that at some point this year, you've gotten a ...

Impersonation scams and AI-driven fraud are redefining the threat landscape of identity theft in the United States, according ...

In back-and-forth emails, James is set up by a scammer who says he works with fictitious “Lord Henry Thompson Fother-Smythe” ...

Vacation scams are nothing new. Travel can be expensive and people are looking to grab the best prices they can get, says ...

Over 2,000 SIM cards used for committing fake online trading. The Police carried out a nationwide operation to combat online ...

Thinking about taking part in those “Christmas in July” specials that some retailers are offering online this month? Online ...

Amazon Prime Day shoppers face threats from 120,000-plus scam websites as cybercriminals prepare phishing traps and malware ...

To help consumers spot scams, the CBS News Confirmed Unit, dedicated to exposing misinformation, offers several tips. Websites promoting limited-time deals may be scams.