With AI fueling new schemes, scams have become a booming business—and 2026 could be the most lucrative year yet. I show you ...

Welcome to 2026! First, some good news! Have you noticed a dramatic reduction in the number of fraudulent emails, texts, and phone calls? It’s something that happens every year. Scam ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As a new year begins, AARP Pennsylvania continues to warn residents to ...

Baka's Identity is streaming on Netflix. The film also explores the themes of Youth Poverty and Marginalisation, The Criminal Underground and Identity Fraud, Failed Connections and Loneliness, ...

As the popularity of weight-loss drugs continues to boom, it has opened the door for scammers eager to dupe people into buying fake versions of the medications. The Better Business Bureau has issued a ...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Cyber fraudsters duped a retired government employee of Rs 24.76 lakh after luring him into a fake ...

I teach media literacy for a living. I still fell for an internet scam. Scammers always prey on your deepest vulnerabilities. For me, it’s pianos. I’ve spent years looking at piano listings and ...

Terrence Loyer is dying. He just wants one more thing before he goes: A camping trip with his grandson.

Another popular way of staying connected online for many families is exchanging posts and memes on social media and messengers (53% globally and 51% in South Africa). The 18-34 age group globally ...

The IRS warns common e-file mistakes may delay your 2026 tax refund. IRS launched the 2026 tax season on January 26. Accuracy is now more critical than speed. A single typo in a Social Security number ...

What began as a simple attempt to delete an account quickly spiraled into a frustrating marathon of chatbots, customer ...

The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal data.