Americans reported nearly $21 billion in cyber crime losses in 2025, and within that, more than 22,000 complaints were tied ...

As we head into the last stretch of December (and last-minute gift shopping), your doorstep is probably busier than ever. And if you're anything like me, you're probably also juggling shipping updates ...

A sweeping DOJ and FBI operation led to 276 arrests and dismantled nine scam centers tied to cryptocurrency fraud targeting ...

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The USPS is warning about a rise in QR code scams, including “mystery” packages designed to trick people into scanning ...

A troubling message landed in our inbox, and it reveals a scam that many people have never seen. Before we break it down, here is an email Gary from Palmetto, Florida, sent us: "This just happened to ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — More than 369,000 incidents of financial abuse targeting older adults are reported in the United States every year. According to AARP, estimated losses also average $4.8 billion.

This scam can be deeply frustrating, and it’s deceptively simple: You order an item, open the box and there’s nothing there. Scammers can trick you into buying an empty box by burying phrases like ...

Corrections & Clarifications: USA TODAY was given an incorrect figure for a story on gift scams and porch thefts. The correct amount is $76 billion in packages may be at risk of theft this holiday ...