A Fake Microsoft Alert Led To An “IRS Agent” Pickup. Prosecutors Say Cash And Gold Followed

A Tonawanda, New York, resident’s computer screen allegedly flashed a warning that said “Microsoft Security” and told them to ...

Takeaways from AP/'FRONTLINE’ investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud in ways that have not been clear ...

Methodology for AP/'FRONTLINE' investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams

The AP/“FRONTLINE” investigation was based on tens of thousands of leaked scam center files, videos and photos; an analysis ...

Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use US tech to fleece people

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the ...

Norton’s Scam-Free Winter Forecast

Norton’s Threat Labs team analysed hundreds of millions of scams blocked across its global network during the winter months of 2024 and 2025. To support the report findings and to help Kiwis enjoy a ...
The Cipher Brief

When the Caller Knows Your Name: Cyber Fraud, Banks, and What America Can Do About It

Did you authorize a $2,400 transfer? Reply NO to stop it.” You reply, and seconds later a calm “fraud agent” calls, knows ...
The Associated Press

Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

Most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal ...