A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency.

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.

Not everything online is as it appears — scammers are using fake websites to trick consumers. Online phishing scams are becoming harder to detect, with scammers impersonating popular websites, but ...

SPOT THOSE SCAM SITES. SO FOLKS, THE QUICKEST WAY TO SPOT A FAKE WEBSITE IS TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE WEBSITE ADDRESS. YOU CAN FIND THAT UP HERE IN THE ADDRESS BAR AT THE TOP OF YOUR SCREEN. AND THAT’S ...

Given the number of phishing scams we have all faced over the past decade, most of us have developed a basic skill to spot and avoid obvious phishing emails or SMS messages. Cybercriminals are aware ...

Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying out its $725 million settlement, and AT&T is preparing to distribute $177 million. Those ...

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Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino chronicles how a search for a niche hair product led to a scam site that was almost ...

Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before joining CNET she reported for The Associated Press and Consumer Reports. A Michigan native, she's a long-suffering Detroit sports fan ...

Craft retailer JoAnn announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in January. Since then, a major problem has come up. In a notice on the store’s homepage and FAQ (frequently asked questions ...

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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is warning drivers to watch out for tech scams using the agency’s PikePass logo and branding. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is warning drivers to watch ...