WHAT IS UTILITY SCAM AWARENESS DAY? Utility Scam Awareness Day is a day when utility companies around the country team up to remind customers of some common scams they may run into and how to avoid ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Cpl. Darquis Brown of the Columbus Police Department joined WRBL to discuss ways people can protect themselves from the “Grandparent Scam.” Brown described the “Grandparent Scam ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Cpl. Darquis Brown of the Columbus Police Department joined WRBL to discuss ways people can protect themselves from the "Grandparent Scam." Brown described the "Grandparent Scam ...

The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective. Known as a "screw scam," Northlake police said scammers jam a small screw into the ...

The FBI is warning of a new phishing scam targeting Microsoft Outlook users, with officials saying hackers "hijack" Microsoft 365. The warning, issued May 21, says the threat first emerged last month ...

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach. Credit...Derek Abella Supported by By Brian X. Chen Brian X.

Criminals are inserting screws in gas pump nozzle holders to keep transactions open after customers drive off, allowing the criminals to get free fuel. In May 2026, social media users, news media ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage. Every year, the Federal Trade ...

(TNS) — A phone call from a loved one in trouble. A message that sounds just real enough. An investment opportunity that looks legitimate. These familiar scams are now powered by artificial ...

Hackers are spoofing Paperless Post, Evite and Punchbowl to creep into your hard drive. By Steven Kurutz When John Lantigua, a retired journalist in Miami Beach, checked his email one recent morning, ...

Scammers hijack accounts and send fake invites that look real, tricking you into logging in and handing over your email and password. Once you click, they can take over your account, access your ...

Apple warns of a new scam targeting millions of iPhone users. Learn the red flags, how it works, and how to protect your account and finances. Apple has issued a warning to its global user base as a ...