CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...
Phishing scams that mimic real companies like American Express can slip into your inbox looking almost legitimate. The best way to stay safe is to create strong digital habits that protect your ...
Multiple Grubhub users have reported receiving scam emails Tuesday evening asking recipients to send bitcoin as part of a limited time holiday promotion. The scam email promises that Grubhub will ...
Recently, you may have received alarming emails like the one below from "sharfharef" titled "Wallet Verification Required" that uses the MetaMask logo and branding. These messages warn you to verify ...
Millions of Facebook users filed claims in a recent privacy settlement after the platform was accused of mishandling user data. The approved payouts have been rolling out, which means people are ...
The email seemed innocent enough. It invited senior citizens to learn about the Silver Hearts Foundation, a new charity dedicated to providing the elderly with care and companionship. “We believe ...
Do you think scammers should be hung, drawn, and quartered, or do you think hanging, drawing, and quartering them would be too light a punishment? Do you think scammers should be hung, drawn, and ...
About a month ago, I received a scam email that almost tricked me. It purported to be from PayPal, alerting me to an almost $1,000 charge that was “logged to a new profile.” The message implied that ...
Selling your car online should be simple. Lately, though, more sellers are running into fake "vehicle report" demands from so-called buyers. The pitch looks routine, yet it leads straight to a payment ...
The most dangerous email scams often look like the most ordinary messages in your inbox, experts have said. From fake invoices to urgent messages impersonating company executives, phishing attacks are ...
Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The government needs to make a plan to address scams as a national security crisis, according to a strategy a group of over 80 public, ...