A Little Information Goes A Long Way  — A little information goes a long way -- unfortunately that's also true when it comes to scams. Criminals use personal data to fool their victims. Just because they know a little about you doesn't make them legitimate.

IRS Missing Schedule A  — 

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Customers Lose $456,000,000 in One Year To ‘Dirty Little Secret Called Zelle’: Senate Committee Chairman  — JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo are failing to protect customers from hundreds of millions of dollars in scams and fraud per year, according to a US Senate panel.

Southern California couple lost $160,000 in a rapidly-growing down payment scam  — Fraudsters acted like the couple’s escrow agent, duping them into wiring the down payment for their new home to the scammers' bank account. The money will never be recovered, and many home buyers are falling for the same scam.

Bad Actors Impersonating Government Agencies in Latest DocuSign Scams  — Security researchers are seeing an explosion of phishing emails mimicking DocuSign messages, many of which are targeting businesses that routinely work with state and municipal agencies and licensing boards.

Phishing Decoded: How Cybercriminals Target You And How To Fight Back  — Cybersecurity is not just about tools—it is about people. Scammers often exploit human behavior because it is easier than breaking through software. For home users, staying aware and vigilant is the best defense against phishing and other digital threats.

91-Year-Old Elderly Woman Targeted in $2,000 Gift Card Scam  — “If they are calling you out of the blue and telling you that they need you to help them catch another scammer, hang up the phone."

Seasonal Security: Protecting Yourself from Holiday Scams and Fraud  — The U.S. Treasury Department issues a guide on how to avoid scams this holiday season.

‘Scam Yourself’ attacks have fooled millions — here's how not to fall victim  — "Scam Yourself" attacks use social engineering to trick victims into installing malware onto their own computers.

Ruthless sextortion scammers now threatening to show up at your house  — Sextortion scammers increasingly use personal data -- even images from Google maps of your house -- to extort payment.