Scams Are Booming. The Latest Numbers, And How To Protect Yourself

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.

Got a missed call from an unknown number? Malwarebytes’ new free tool will tell you if it’s a scam

Malwarebytes just launched a free tool that lets you paste any phone number and find out in seconds whether it has been flagged as a scam.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

Missed voicemails with no calls? It could be a scam

Silent voicemail scams drop blank messages into your inbox without ringing your phone. Here's how the scam works and what you can do to fight back now.
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The Delivery You Didn't Order: Breaking Down the 'Free Phone' Scam

If a phone you didn't order arrives on your doorstep, there's a good chance someone's trying to scam you. Here's how to ...
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This simple ChatGPT trick helps you spot scams before you click or respond

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Google's AI Overviews led users astray, reports say some phone numbers are scams

Some user reports are gaining attention after a few run into scams following phone numbers returned by Google's AI Overviews. Users searching for customer support numbers have been caught in scam ...