Scams


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Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.

Phil Muncaster10 Feb 2026


OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.

Phil Muncaster04 Feb 2026


Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead

Phil Muncaster22 Jan 2026


A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more fraud to follow.

Phil Muncaster23 Dec 2025


Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

How a fast-growing scam is tricking WhatsApp users into revealing their most sensitive financial and other data

Christian Ali Bravo05 Nov 2025


Fraud prevention: How to help older family members avoid scams

Fraud prevention: How to help older family members avoid scams

Fraud prevention: How to help older family members avoid scams

Families that combine open communication with effective behavioral and technical safeguards can cut the risk dramatically

Editor30 Oct 2025


Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Can you tell the difference between legitimate marketing and deepfake scam ads? It’s not always as easy as you may think.

Phil Muncaster18 Aug 2025


Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Some schemes might sound unbelievable, but they’re easier to fall for than you think. Here’s how to avoid getting played by gamified job scams.

Phil Muncaster04 Jul 2025


Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails

Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails

Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails

Cybercriminals impersonate the trusted e-signature brand and send fake Docusign notifications to trick people into giving away their personal or corporate data

Phil Muncaster27 May 2025