Today’s criminals are far more sophisticated and less exposed to arrest than traditional porch pirates. Here are some of the ...

As the festive season approaches, the excitement of gift-giving is in the air, but so is the lurking threat of cunning scams. Discover how to stay safe.

Officials with the U.S. Postal Service are warning of an ongoing text messaging scam that could target you this holiday ...

As millions of people wait for last-minute holiday packages, the Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to be on alert for a rise in delivery scams targeting distracted consumers.

There’s been a similar rise in fake retail sites with huge ‘Christmas deals’, often with AI-driven chat assistants to feign real customer service. These will urge you to take advantage of deals while ...

Delivery scams and theft are particularly prevalent during the holidays when more packages are shipped, but they can happen ...

To stay safe, never scan QR codes on parcels you were not expecting. If something arrives that you did not order, check ...

It starts with a ping. You are in the middle of your day when a text pops up saying that there is a problem with your package delivery or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, ...

DATA WAS COMPROMISED. YOU’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING WHEN YOUR PHONE PINGS. IT’S A TEXT FROM AN UNKNOWN NUMBER. OF COURSE. IS IT REAL OR ANOTHER SCAM? A NEW CONSUMER REPORTS SURVEY FINDS THAT TECH ...

It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, but ...

One of the most widespread scams is the classic “missed delivery” text. It looks like a legitimate message from Royal Mail, ...

THAT. ALL RIGHT? WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE. YOU’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING WHEN YOUR PHONE RINGS, A TEXT FROM AN UNKNOWN NUMBER. IS IT REAL OR ANOTHER SCAM TEXT? YEAH. 12 NEWS IS MALLORY ANDERSON. AND ...