Banks reported slightly more instances of fraud in 2024 compared to 2023, and consumers reported slightly fewer instances of scams. However, scams became costlier as criminals extracted more funds ...

“Your father is under arrest. But we think he is innocent and got caught wrongly. If you don’t believe me, I can put him on call,” said a fraudster who impersonated himself as a police commissioner on ...

Meta projected that 10% of its overall sales in 2024, or about $16 billion, came from running online ads for scams and banned goods, according to a Thursday report from Reuters. That included ads for ...

The bureau reported that individuals over 60 had been the most affected by crypto-related fraud in 2024, with roughly $2.8 billion in losses. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime ...

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Blount County Schools have updated their cybersecurity policies after a phishing scam led the system to lose more than $70,000 in 2024. A resolution, approved by the board of ...

From fake NHS Covid tests to QR code parking scams, Which? has exposed hundreds of scams to help you stay one step ahead of the scammers…. In response to this worrying trend, Which? launched a free ...

When consumers fall victim to fraud, businesses act quickly, securing accounts, communicating clearly, and determining liability. If fraud is found, businesses refund the customer, cover any ...