An analysis of data with the Better Business Bureau shows which communities within the Triangle are most frequently reporting ...

The sheriff's office says the scammer is telling victims they have to make an "immediate payment" to avoid arrest.

(This story is made possible with the support of AARP) For the last year, I have noticed the SMS phishing or text scam messages to my cell phone became increasingly imaginative to the point where I ...

Ever gotten a random text that starts with a name that’s not yours, in a scenario you’ve never been in? Maybe someone thinks you’re "Emily from the gym" or "Daniel from the yacht club." You reply with ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Members of the public are being warned about the growing threat of QR code scams, also known as Quishing (QR code phishing), as cybercriminals exploit the widespread use of QR codes in daily life. The ...

More than 470 cases of investment scams have been reported in Singapore since the start of 2025, with losses amounting to at least SG$32.6 million (US$24.1 million), Singapore police said. Victims ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Received a text about parking citations in San Diego? Local officials are warning the public to be aware of a phishing scam impersonating the city’s webpage. The fraudulent ...

TOKYO — Bracing for an influx of tourists as the 2020 Olympics draw near, Tokyo police are warning of a potential increase in scams targeting foreigners in the city’s entertainment districts.

Tens of thousands of scam mobile phone calls are sweeping across Ireland in an “unprecedented” surge, according to Ireland’s operators. The calls, often with international prefixes such as +231 or ...