Scammers are impersonating Microsoft with urgent deadline threats and fake legal language to rush victims into clicking dangerous links.

Romance scams rely on a small number of psychological levers, applied repeatedly. Finding their victims online through various platforms, romance scammers accelerate intimacy, often expressing strong feelings unusually early. Then, they isolate their target.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'Tis the season to be wary. You can blame a glitch in the North Pole's AI or a stocking full of data breaches, but this holiday season, our inboxes are getting stuffed with more phishing ...

Fraud costs Americans billions every year.

You open your inbox and see a message titled "Payment order settled" with an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it looks legitimate. It includes your email address and even a phone number for help. That is exactly what happened when ...

Key Takeaways AI-powered tools like voice cloning have made impersonation scams far more believable, increasing the likelihood of real financial losses.Clear, pre-established rules—such as never sharing authentication codes or moving money in response to unsolicited requests—help protect clients when pressure is high.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account. From Amazon texts to QR codes, these scams are something ...

Older adults lost $2.4 billion in scams in 2024, four times higher than the $600 million lost in 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Online scams, or cyber scams, are one common way

As Valentine’s Day approaches, News10NBC warns against romance scams that can lead to financial loss. In 2024, New Yorkers reported losing $25 million to these scams. People over 50 are more likely to be targeted due to their accumulated wealth.