Learn the 8 most common online scams and practical internet fraud prevention strategies to protect your money, data, and digital identity in 2026.

The digital age offers unprecedented convenience, but with this convenience comes the heightened risk of encountering ...

FBI data show a rise in government impersonation fraud. From deepfake video calls to IRS impersonation schemes, AI is reshaping how criminals target everyday taxpayers.

Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts ...

Is scamming illegal? What you should know about online scams. Spammers, scammers, and snake-oil peddlers are at an all-time high thanks to the internet. Scamming tactics are ever-changing and are ...

The number of cryptocurrency payments to suspected human trafficking groups surged 85% in 2025 as digital assets play a ...

Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

Romance scams are among the most emotionally damaging forms of cyber crime because they combine carefully manufactured ...

Used auto and vehicle repair issues topped the list of consumer complaints in Iowa in 2025, with 783 reports. The Attorney General’s Office handled ...

The Malaysian Bar Association has warned that legal practitioners do not act as "recovery agents" for scam victims, refuting a spate of online ads posing as law firms and claiming they can recoup ...

Email scams have become one of the fastest ways scammers steal money from older adults. A single click can expose bank accounts, personal data and retirement savings built over a lifetime. That ...

Meta, UK National Crime Agency (NCA), and Nigerian Police disrupt an online fraud network in Nigeria. The syndicate used fake social media accounts and fraudulent groups to target people based in the ...