I question whether targeting these massive online platforms alone is the right approach in combating today’s rapidly evolving ...

Age is just a number, particularly for online criminals. Scammers don't care how old someone is—if they can dupe someone into giving them money, that's all that matters. While always a problem, the ...

The WGAL News 8 On Your Side team has gathered the top 5 most common scams of 2025. Out of the thousands of calls and emails we get from our viewers about scams every year, here are the most popular.

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 ...

There are numerous scams being carried out over the internet or phone that target senior citizens. In 2024, the latest year with records, the Federal Trade Commission said that “older ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account. From ...

As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

Nearly three-quarters of Americans have experienced an online scam, fueled by advances in technologies like AI that enable scammers to defraud victims more quickly and effectively. In 2024, these ...