FTC warns about email scam masking as party invitations  — The Federal Trade Commission is warning partygoers everywhere about a new phishing scam involving event invitations. In a May 26 blog post, the FTC sounded the alarm on "You’re invited" texts and emails that are actually phishing scams. "Scammers send unexpected messages that look like they're from well-known invitation platforms like Evite or Paperless Post," the FTC post says. The invitation may then ask users to share login credentials, according to the warning.

The FBI just issued an urgent warning for anyone using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or OneDrive over a new phishing scheme  — The security measure millions rely on to protect their accounts may not be as foolproof as they think. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about a fast-spreading scam targeting users of popular Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive. The scheme allows cybercriminals to capture Microsoft authentication tokens, bypassing multifactor authentication without needing a user’s password.

Phishing exploits the gap between tools and trust  — Experts at Vanguard describe phishing scams today in a straightforward primer. The key insight: "While phishing is often framed as a single event, it can also mark the starting point for broader scams that evolve over time. In many cases, escalation is not driven by the message itself, but by the response—small actions that signal availability, trust, or willingness to continue the exchange." The most effective way to avoid being phished is to never engage. Don't respond and feed the interaction.

Woman loses nearly $1M in romance scam, shares red flags she missed | 7 On Your Side  — CONNECTICUT (WABC) -- Valentine's Day is next Friday! So, if you're single and looking for love, you may be trying to find your soulmate online. It's one of the top ways to connect, but unfortunately, dating apps are another avenue for online scammers to take advantage of others looking for romance. Romance scams are all over the headlines, often involving international rings of criminals to trick victims into sending them a lot of money. Who doesn't want to be loved? These types of scams are so successful because many of us are vulnerable, and it's not a quick, hit send me money for a plane ticket, and then they disappear.

Online Job Scams Are on the Rise, and Gen Z Is Struggling With Them, Study Says  — There are a lot of factors contributing to the hellscape that is the current job market: few open roles, fierce competition, AI automation and terrible global economic conditions, to name just a few. And it's increasingly a minefield, where promising-looking postings might really just be scams.

What The Tech: Young People Engage with Scams Even More Than Seniors  — Seniors may be losing the most money, but it's actually young people who are engaging with scams the most. Shopping scams, employment scams, and romance scams are at the top of the list for scam attempts hooking young victims.

Woman Loses $30K is Missed Jury Duty Scam  — Kristine lost over $30K to scammers posing as police in a jury duty scam. She’s not alone. Here's how to protect your money.

FBI Norfolk Warns of Romance Scams, Urges Public to Recognize Red Flags Ahead of Valentine’s Day  — “Romance scams are especially devastating because they exploit trust and emotion."

CEOs Bracing For An Explosion of Cyber-Fraud in 2026, Finds WEF  — According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, cyber-enabled fraud—particularly phishing, identity theft, and insider threats—will overtake ransomware as the biggest threat.

Beware of Unsolicited Jobs  — Getting offered a job feels great. Maybe you've been looking for work for a long time. Or maybe you're unhappy with your current job. Or maybe you would just like to learn more about your options. It's can't hurt to talk to a recruiter can it?