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Scamming is big business. From talent-scouting scams targeting children to student-loan-forgiveness scams targeting college graduates, scammers see age as nothing more than a number. They're willing ...

Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

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 ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

Internet scams have evolved alongside technology, from crude text-based deceptions in the 1990s to sophisticated AI-powered frauds that can convincingly impersonate voices and faces, making them ...

Detective Mike Gross mixes humor with hard lessons as AARP warns Americans lost more than $12.5 billion to fraud last year Detective Mike Gross mixes humor with hard lessons as AARP warns Americans ...

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 ...