Distinguishing spam messages from real ones can be tricky. Android has a scam-fighting AI trick up its sleeve. Circle to Search is available on Pixel and Galaxy phones. I don't know about you, but I ...

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a ...

Scammers are impersonating Microsoft with urgent deadline threats and fake legal language to rush victims into clicking ...

If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...

A Texas man received a fake California DMV text demanding payment for a traffic violation. Learn how to spot this widespread ...

Text message scams remain a growing problem, and one in particular — the “accidental text” or “wrong number” scam — has been making the rounds again. Scammers send short, friendly messages that look ...

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As fewer transactions are made with cash, the utilization of credit cards—and their use online, in particular—continues to ...

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With summer vacations approaching, beware of these common travel scams.