Received a silent call? This AI-driven scam could be behind it: Here’s how it works

Silent calls may not be harmless glitches. Scammers can use your voice to build profiles and launch targeted fraud. Here’s ...
Tech Xplore

From demons to mega behemoths: How 'monstrous' scam networks are growing

New research led by the University of Portsmouth uncovers how scammers operate worldwide, dividing them into five "monstrous" ...

Sheriff warns of ‘oil-in-the-engine’ car-buying scam rising — 2 California men arrested. Here’s how it works (and the big red flag to watch for)

A new kind of scam uses a bit of engine oil and a lot of deception.

I tested NordVPN's free scam checker against a real threat in my inbox - here's how it did

I tested NordVPN's free scam checker against a real threat in my inbox - here's how it did ...
Yahoo

BBB Scam Alert: Fake relief check phone calls claim you have money waiting

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The Better Business Bureau of North Alabama’s President and CEO Karen Reeves warns of fake relief check ...
Newsday

How fake boss scams work — and why they're getting harder to spot

That urgent email from your boss might not be from your boss at all. A fake boss scam is a form of fraud in which scammers pose as a company executive to trick an employee into sending money or ...
Tech Digest

How the WhatsApp ‘Vote for My Child’ scam works and how to defend against it

Ever wondered how someone could lose access to their WhatsApp account in a matter of seconds? The answer lies in cleverly crafted scams. Cybercriminals don’t need advanced malware or sophisticated ...
Cebu Daily News on MSN

Explainer: How ‘budol-budol,’ other scams work

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A promise of easy money, a stranger’s call for help, or a message offering an irresistible ...