Omaha senior citizen shares details on elaborate scam after falling victim  — She couldn't verify if the scammer was actually from the government because the government was closed because of the shutdown: “Well, I tried to call the government, and then they told me those offices are closed down because the government is closed down,” said Eileen.

New malware waits until you watch porn, then secretly films via webcam  — You may have heard about those emails from scammers who say they have nude photos of you and try to get you to pay money to prevent their release. For a long time, those emails were just that: scams. But now there’s a real threat. A new malware called Stealerium apparently knows when you’re viewing pornographic material in your browser and automatically takes snapshots of what you’re viewing and webcam photos of you in that moment. The malware then sends those recordings to cybercriminals who use them for blackmail.

‘Quishing’ Fuels a New Wave of Stealthy Phishing Attacks  — Cyber crooks are using sophisticated methods to bypass cybersecurity programs to get malicious QR codes to unsuspecting victims. Just a reminder that once you scan a QR code verify that the destination is a trusted site.

How to Avoid Scams in the Age of AI  — AI can be a powerful tool -- even for scammers. A cybersecurity expert provides tips to avoid falling victim.

6 new ways Google is protecting you from scams  — Google has rolled out a number of features to help customers avoid scams. Read more to learn how best to use Google's offerings to protect yourself.

Crypto ATMs Function as the 'Getaway Car' for Many Scams  — This is how the companies behind crypto ATMs profit as Americans lose millions to scams. "If there was a way to prevent 100% of scams there is no way this industry would survive."

U.S. and U.K. Take Largest Action Ever Targeting Cybercriminal Networks in Southeast Asia  — American losses to online investment scams have been growing steadily, totaling over 16.6 billion dollars. In response, the U.S. Treasury and U.K. government have launched their most expansive joint campaign yet to dismantle Southeast Asia–based cybercrime networks by sanctioning 146 entities tied to the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization and cutting off the Cambodia-based Huione Group from the U.S. financial system.

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams  — Everyone is talking about the power of AI these days. Unfortunately, scammers are also turning to AI to making their scams smarter and more effective. A recent victim recently lost $850,000 to a scammer who used AI to pose as Brad Pitt! Here are some tips to avoid falling for a scam.

Experience: I’m a scam hunter who got scammed  — "Because I deal with scams nearly every day, I didn’t think I’d become a victim myself – but somehow I did."

Beverly Hills Senior Scammed Out of $59K; Richmond Man Charged in Fraud Scheme  — Multiple charges have been leveled at a Richmond, California man accused of defrauding an elderly Beverly Hills resident out of $59,000 by posing as both a bank employee and a federal agent, according to a press release from the Beverly Hills Police Department. The scam unfolded on July 1, 2025, when members of an organized crime group allegedly told the victim his bank accounts were compromised by a “virus” or “hack” on his electronic devices.