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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 Muncaster • 10 Feb 2026
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 Muncaster • 04 Feb 2026
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 Muncaster • 22 Jan 2026
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 Muncaster • 23 Dec 2025
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 Bravo • 05 Nov 2025
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
Editor • 30 Oct 2025
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 Muncaster • 18 Aug 2025
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 Muncaster • 04 Jul 2025
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 Muncaster • 27 May 2025