FBI warns of "phantom hacker" scam stealing millions from seniors through fake tech support, bank, and government calls. Learn protection tips.

The Tech Support Scam starts with what appears to be a helping hand to fix a technical glitch. The criminals will send a message by phone, email or text to convince you that you need help. With so ...

When we hear “government shutdown,” most people think of federal workers being furloughed, closed national parks, or delayed paychecks. But a shutdown also has an impact you may not expect.

Anyone can fall victim to fraud but the elderly may be particularly vulnerable. In 2024, Americans aged 60-plus reported the highest number of reported incidents (147,127) and cumulative losses ($4.8 ...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Police in Prince George's County are warning residents about people offering fraudulent tech support around the county. In one case in particular, the victim was sent ...

(WJAR) — The FBI is warning of a scam that's drained more than $1 billion dollars from victims since 2024. It’s called the " ...

It isn’t a new scam, but it is still costing victims in one D.C. area hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Prince George’s County Police Department said so far this year, 13 people have come forward ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A message pops up on your computer: “Your computer has been locked up.” “A scare tactic on this fake pop-up that looks like a virus,” says Nathan Drager, president of Quantum ...

FBI warns of a surge in tech support scams targeting the elderly across the United States and urging victims to dispatch cash concealed within magazines or similar items through shipping firms. While ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – An Indian college student was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a sweeping tech-support scam that he operated out of a home in Newport. Victims lost almost $1 ...