There’s a new scam to look out for in a place you wouldn’t expect. Security experts at the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) are warning about a rise in “CAPTCHA scams,” a growing threat that ...

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE EXPLAINS HOW TO SPOT THE EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE TEAM WARNED YOU ABOUT THIS SCAM BEFORE, BUT THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ...

Think you've become the target of an income tax return scam? Roughly 17% of tax filers said they've encountered tax return scams in 2025 according to network security company Norton, and the problem ...

Australians lost more than A$2 billion to scams in 2025, new figures from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) show. This was a 7.8% increase compared to 2024. And it’s in spite ...

(NEXSTAR) – The Social Security Administration (SSA) warned beneficiaries on Monday of an impersonation scam with devastating consequences for retirees. “Never share your Social Security number with ...

Chinese nationals are arrested during a police raid on suspicion of running an online love scam syndicate that ensnared hundreds of victims, in Indonesia's Riau Islands province. Chinese nationals are ...

EIGHT NEWS AT FIVE STARTS RIGHT NOW. A WARNING TONIGHT FROM THE IOWA D-O-T. IT SAYS A NEW ROUND OF TEXTING SCAMS IS HITTING OUR MOBILE PHONES. A LOT OF US HAVE GOTTEN THEM. THE TEXTS ARE THREATENING ...

Scammers often use aggressive language, claim your warranty is expiring, and request sensitive information. Legitimate home warranty companies are transparent about terms, use licensed technicians and ...

If you are building a home, renovating a property or applying for a zoning permit, there is a new scam you need to watch for. The Federal Bureau of Investigation says criminals are impersonating city ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re one of the over ...

The Social Security Administration and its Office of Inspector General issued warnings during their March 2026 "Slam the Scam" campaign, citing the continued volume of impersonation fraud tied to ...

California officials are sounding the alarm over a brazen new scam targeting drivers with phony court notices that demand cash—and threaten consequences if they don’t pay up fast. State Attorney ...