Consumer watchdogs are warning of scams related to a potential government shutdown. Fraudsters may impersonate government officials to steal personal information or money. Scammers often create a ...

Law enforcement and internet security experts warn scammers may attenpt to target vulnerable individuals during the current government shutdown. Missing hiker found in ‘bad shape' used shorts to ...

As Congress faces another budget stalemate, consumer watchdogs are warning Americans to be on guard for scams exploiting fears over the potential government shutdown. State attorneys general and ...

A new analysis of political advertisers found that the platform profits from ads that include deepfakes and other content prohibited by its own policies. Recent Meta ads have included fabricated ...

Americans receive fraudulent or scam messages twice as much as other countries, according to new research. A poll of 10,500 adults from around the world found that the average American navigates an ...

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 ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Authorities are warning people not to fall for scams from callers claiming to be with the San Diego Sheriff’s Office. SDSO posted a reminder to the public on social media, ...

Regulators ramp up pressure on Big Tech over fraud. You either go to the woods and raise your kids in the wild, just like Captain Fantastic did for a while, completely disconnected from the world. Or ...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS − Police are warning of a surge in scams targeting older residents in Wisconsin Rapids, with some victims losing tens of thousands of dollars. The scams often start with unsolicited ...