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“Hi Mom” text scam: How to spot a fake message
“Hi Mom” text scam: How to spot a fake message
Scams everywhere? Here’s the easy way to protect yourself.
Scams everywhere? Here’s the easy way to protect yourself.
Top 5 Ways Scammers Have Used AI and Deepfakes in 2025
Top 5 Ways Scammers Have Used AI and Deepfakes in 2025
11 LinkedIn scams that start off looking legit
11 LinkedIn scams that start off looking legit
Scammy Claus Is Coming to Town: How to Outsmart Holiday Hackers in the Age of AI
Scammy Claus Is Coming to Town: How to Outsmart Holiday Hackers in the Age of AI
16 holiday scams to watch out for in 2025
16 holiday scams to watch out for in 2025
How to identify a fake text message
How to identify a fake text message
Online scams: An overview + 19 internet scams to avoid in 2025
Online scams: An overview + 19 internet scams to avoid in 2025
Can you get hacked by responding to a text?
Can you get hacked by responding to a text?
Stay Ahead of Scams: Your 2025 Cybersecurity Tips
Stay Ahead of Scams: Your 2025 Cybersecurity Tips
9 romance scams, and dating scammers’ favorite lies
9 romance scams, and dating scammers’ favorite lies
How to spot sugar baby, sugar daddy, or sugar momma scams
How to spot sugar baby, sugar daddy, or sugar momma scams
What is the pig butchering scam?
What is the pig butchering scam?
From deepfakes to bitcoin: The new wave of TikTok scams and how to dodge them
From deepfakes to bitcoin: The new wave of TikTok scams and how to dodge them
Facebook scams on the rise: How cybercriminals are turning your feed into a trap
Facebook scams on the rise: How cybercriminals are turning your feed into a trap
DMV texted you about an unpaid ticket? It’s probably a scam
DMV texted you about an unpaid ticket? It’s probably a scam
Online gaming scams are leveling up: Here’s how to stay safer
Online gaming scams are leveling up: Here’s how to stay safer
Is PayPal Safe? Discover PayPal’s safety features and potential risks
Is PayPal Safe? Discover PayPal’s safety features and potential risks
13 Airbnb scams every guest and host should know
13 Airbnb scams every guest and host should know
Is WeTransfer safe? What to know about WeTransfer file sharing
Is WeTransfer safe? What to know about WeTransfer file sharing
How social media fuels payment app scams
How social media fuels payment app scams
Gen Z falls for more scams than Boomers: Wall Street influencers discuss why
Gen Z falls for more scams than Boomers: Wall Street influencers discuss why
Is Booksi legit or a scam? An overview and customer opinions
Is Booksi legit or a scam? An overview and customer opinions
Deepfake videos: how to spot them
Deepfake videos: how to spot them
17 Instagram scams to know and avoid
17 Instagram scams to know and avoid
CCSPayment scams: How to recognize fake CCS notices
CCSPayment scams: How to recognize fake CCS notices
Docusign email scam: How to spot fake Docusign emails
Docusign email scam: How to spot fake Docusign emails
E-ZPass toll scam: Warning signs + what to do if you see it
E-ZPass toll scam: Warning signs + what to do if you see it
17 job scams to look out for
17 job scams to look out for
Is Shein legit? What you should know before shopping
Is Shein legit? What you should know before shopping
18 Venmo scams and how to spot them
18 Venmo scams and how to spot them
The latest Amazon scams fooling online shoppers
The latest Amazon scams fooling online shoppers
Trust me, I’m (not) real: deepfakes fuel the latest scams
Trust me, I’m (not) real: deepfakes fuel the latest scams
Why Fake Online Stores Are Surging — And How to Spot Them
Why Fake Online Stores Are Surging — And How to Spot Them
12 WhatsApp scams to know and avoid
12 WhatsApp scams to know and avoid
Phone scams targeting seniors to be aware of
Phone scams targeting seniors to be aware of
Is Etsy legit? 9 Etsy scams to avoid
Is Etsy legit? 9 Etsy scams to avoid
USPS scam texts: How to identify fake delivery messages
USPS scam texts: How to identify fake delivery messages
Tech support scams: How to spot and avoid them
Tech support scams: How to spot and avoid them
How to avoid toll road scams and protect yourself
How to avoid toll road scams and protect yourself
Sneaky scammer tactics you need to know about
Sneaky scammer tactics you need to know about
5 tips to beat scammers this Slam the Scam Day
5 tips to beat scammers this Slam the Scam Day
Is Ticketmaster legit? 6 Ticketmaster scams to avoid
Is Ticketmaster legit? 6 Ticketmaster scams to avoid
Is Mercari legit? 8 Mercari scams to watch out for in 2025
Is Mercari legit? 8 Mercari scams to watch out for in 2025
Is AliExpress legit? Counterfeits, scams, and more
Is AliExpress legit? Counterfeits, scams, and more
Cupid meets cybersecurity — How to date safely in the age of AI
Cupid meets cybersecurity — How to date safely in the age of AI
Protect yourself and loved ones from military romance scams
Protect yourself and loved ones from military romance scams
Is Poshmark safe? 6 common Poshmark scams to look out for
Is Poshmark safe? 6 common Poshmark scams to look out for
How AI advancements are helping catch deepfakes and scams
How AI advancements are helping catch deepfakes and scams
9 common gift card scams and tips to avoid them
9 common gift card scams and tips to avoid them
Don’t get Scrooged—9 Holiday shopping scams to avoid
Don’t get Scrooged—9 Holiday shopping scams to avoid
How to spot counterfeit websites when holiday shopping
How to spot counterfeit websites when holiday shopping
Package tracking scams—How to protect your data and orders
Package tracking scams—How to protect your data and orders
7 Black Friday scams + how to avoid them
7 Black Friday scams + how to avoid them
Is TikTok Shop legit? How to shop safely on social media
Is TikTok Shop legit? How to shop safely on social media
Beware of fake charity scams—9 Tips to help protect yourself
Beware of fake charity scams—9 Tips to help protect yourself
Brushing scams: How free stuff becomes a security issue
Brushing scams: How free stuff becomes a security issue
Why am I getting so many “Scam Likely” calls and how do I stop them?
Why am I getting so many “Scam Likely” calls and how do I stop them?
Election scams—Donations, surveys, and voter registration
Election scams—Donations, surveys, and voter registration
9 NFT scams and how to avoid them
9 NFT scams and how to avoid them
Don’t fall for eBay scams: 15 common scams and how to spot them
Don’t fall for eBay scams: 15 common scams and how to spot them
Going back to the ‘00s—Fake antivirus scams are back
Going back to the ‘00s—Fake antivirus scams are back
6 back-to-school scams and how to avoid them
6 back-to-school scams and how to avoid them
11 types of Facebook Marketplace scams and what to do if you fall for one
11 types of Facebook Marketplace scams and what to do if you fall for one
5 infamous online scams faced by celebs
5 infamous online scams faced by celebs
Avoiding travel scams—12 essential tips for a smooth journey
Avoiding travel scams—12 essential tips for a smooth journey
Life savings gone––How a woman lost all her money to a scam
Life savings gone––How a woman lost all her money to a scam
E-card scams—Beware of what lurks in your inbox
E-card scams—Beware of what lurks in your inbox
What are Spam Risk calls and what should you do about them?
What are Spam Risk calls and what should you do about them?
Going on an adventure? Watch out for travel booking scams
Going on an adventure? Watch out for travel booking scams
How to report a website for scamming: 7 essential steps
How to report a website for scamming: 7 essential steps
Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App? Why scammers love P2P apps
Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App? Why scammers love P2P apps
How to Stop Robocalls in 7 Steps
How to Stop Robocalls in 7 Steps
Unmasking the part-time job scam—how does it work
Unmasking the part-time job scam—how does it work
Don’t click on it! It may be a malicious tag
Don’t click on it! It may be a malicious tag
$3.4 billion were lost to scams targeting seniors in 2023
$3.4 billion were lost to scams targeting seniors in 2023
How to spot fake social media profiles like a pro
How to spot fake social media profiles like a pro
Did scammers train AI to sound like this woman’s daughter?
Did scammers train AI to sound like this woman’s daughter?
How is AI affecting online dating? How to stay safe
How is AI affecting online dating? How to stay safe
Are younger generations more susceptible to online scams?
Are younger generations more susceptible to online scams?
‘Double-Dip Deception Scams’ rob financial scam victims twice
‘Double-Dip Deception Scams’ rob financial scam victims twice
Who TF Did I Marry?: What we all can learn from Reesa Teesa’s epic tale of love and deception
Who TF Did I Marry?: What we all can learn from Reesa Teesa’s epic tale of love and deception
Watch out for these party scams when you’re planning your big night out
Watch out for these party scams when you’re planning your big night out
9 social media scams to watch out for
9 social media scams to watch out for
15 PayPal scams to know and avoid in 2025
15 PayPal scams to know and avoid in 2025
How to spot and stop Google Chat scams
How to spot and stop Google Chat scams
13 OfferUp scams and how to avoid them
13 OfferUp scams and how to avoid them
14 cryptocurrency scams to avoid
14 cryptocurrency scams to avoid
Protecting yourself from charity scams
Protecting yourself from charity scams
Beware the 'Secret Sister' scam this holiday season
Beware the 'Secret Sister' scam this holiday season
Tis the season for holiday scams
Tis the season for holiday scams
Protecting yourself from disaster-related scams
Protecting yourself from disaster-related scams
Norton Cyber Safety Pulse Report: Scams in the digital age
Norton Cyber Safety Pulse Report: Scams in the digital age
Do you know the common tactics of scammers, thieves, and used car salesmen?
Do you know the common tactics of scammers, thieves, and used car salesmen?
5 common Tinder scams to avoid
5 common Tinder scams to avoid
5 Types of phishing emails to watch out for
5 Types of phishing emails to watch out for
Phictionary – the phishing dictionary every digital citizen should read
Phictionary – the phishing dictionary every digital citizen should read
Norton email scams: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Norton email scams: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
IRS scams: 10 types and warning signs
IRS scams: 10 types and warning signs
What is a robocall? A definition + how to avoid robocalls
What is a robocall? A definition + how to avoid robocalls
Elderly scams: Scammers target seniors, and tech makes it easier
Elderly scams: Scammers target seniors, and tech makes it easier
7 ways to teach your kids about online scams
7 ways to teach your kids about online scams
What is catfishing? Warning signs and protection tips
What is catfishing? Warning signs and protection tips
What is a fake antivirus software? An overview of rogue security software
What is a fake antivirus software? An overview of rogue security software
Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security, and privacy
Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security, and privacy
Charity scams: 9 tips to help avoid fakes
Charity scams: 9 tips to help avoid fakes
Romance scams in 2022: What you need to know + online dating scam statistics
Romance scams in 2022: What you need to know + online dating scam statistics
IRS scam calls: Fake vs. real IRS contact
IRS scam calls: Fake vs. real IRS contact
Tips for safe holiday online shopping
Tips for safe holiday online shopping
What is scareware? And how to spot online scareware scams
What is scareware? And how to spot online scareware scams
Q&A: What should I do about those weird text messages with random letters and numbers?
Q&A: What should I do about those weird text messages with random letters and numbers?
7 types of gift card scams: How to spot them and avoid them
7 types of gift card scams: How to spot them and avoid them
14 ways to avoid vendor fraud and other precautions for a cyber-safe wedding
14 ways to avoid vendor fraud and other precautions for a cyber-safe wedding
Ready to travel again? Watch for online ticket, travel scams
Ready to travel again? Watch for online ticket, travel scams
Event scams: 5 things to avoid as big events come back
Event scams: 5 things to avoid as big events come back
Job-posting scams and how to avoid them
Job-posting scams and how to avoid them
Home title theft: An overview plus protection tips
Home title theft: An overview plus protection tips
COVID-19 stimulus check scams: Frauds target consumers and small businesses
COVID-19 stimulus check scams: Frauds target consumers and small businesses
Free in-game currency? It’s probably a scam
Free in-game currency? It’s probably a scam
6 mobile gaming scams and how to avoid them
6 mobile gaming scams and how to avoid them
Want a puppy to keep you company during COVID-19? Avoid puppy scams and puppy mills
Want a puppy to keep you company during COVID-19? Avoid puppy scams and puppy mills
Unemployment scams and COVID-19: How to identify scams and help protect against them
Unemployment scams and COVID-19: How to identify scams and help protect against them
Coronavirus phishing emails: How to protect against COVID-19 scams
Coronavirus phishing emails: How to protect against COVID-19 scams
What is pharming and how to protect yourself
What is pharming and how to protect yourself
Social media scams based on current events
Social media scams based on current events
Social engineering scams on social media
Social engineering scams on social media
Don't fall for online employment and job scams
Don't fall for online employment and job scams
Government checks and the coronavirus: Watch out for scams
Government checks and the coronavirus: Watch out for scams
Protecting yourself from online shopping scams
Protecting yourself from online shopping scams
How to share safely on social media
How to share safely on social media
Top 5 social media scams
Top 5 social media scams
Is that website you are on safe?
Is that website you are on safe?
What to do if you fall victim to an Equifax-related scam
What to do if you fall victim to an Equifax-related scam
5 tips to protect yourself from online travel booking scams
5 tips to protect yourself from online travel booking scams
Video games and COVID-19: How to avoid scams as more people play online
Video games and COVID-19: How to avoid scams as more people play online
Watch out for "free" movie and television scams during big events
Watch out for "free" movie and television scams during big events
Avoiding ransomware scams on social media
Avoiding ransomware scams on social media
Mobile scams: How to identify them and protect yourself
Mobile scams: How to identify them and protect yourself
What to do if you fall for an email scam
What to do if you fall for an email scam

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