1. Tech Support Scam: This is the most common scam targeting older adults. Fraudsters pose as IT specialists from well-known companies like Microsoft or Apple, often using pop-up alerts, emails or ...

Americans lost over $16B to scams in 2024 as social media–driven fraud surges. Explore FTC and FBI findings, Meta’s role, and ...

Meta-owned platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram are widely used to share information and personal data like photos, videos, and more. Making it easier for scammers to scam via such apps. With ...

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 they're ...

Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime in our area with the latest episode of the Our QC Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode, Linda and Sharon talk with experts from ...

Popular holiday scams include fake delivery notifications, gift card scams, charity scams and more. Scams seem to be getting more and more convincing each year, but learning to spot the signs can help ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Keeping people safe from scams was the focus of an event held on Thursday in Green Bay. We told you about AARP Wisconsin’s “Scam Jam” in a consumer first alert earlier this ...