While most sponsored ads are legitimate, some aren’t. Just as real, trustworthy businesses can purchase sponsored ads to boost their content in your search results or social media feeds, so too can ...

Fake ads and websites are costing people thousands of dollars, according to the Better Business Bureau. Here's how to spot the fraud.

As scammers expand their targets beyond large companies, cybersecurity experts urge consumers to study web addresses ...

There has been no shortage of businesses closing their doors lately. So far in 2025, JoAnn Fabrics and Forever 21 have begun liquidation sales as they wind down operations. As we have reported, ...

CLEVELAND — As Artificial Intelligence improves in lots of good ways, it’s also going to be used more often by bad actors. We’re seeing reports of websites being cloned by AI to trick people, possibly ...

Crypto airdrop scams are on the rise. Learn how to identify fake giveaways, spot red flags, and protect your wallet from ...

Can you identify a fake Instagram account? Three cybersecurity and fraud experts help protect you from scammers. Beware of fake Instagram accounts Instagram may be full of pretty pictures, but it has ...

A convincing fake email claiming to be from Amazon shows up in your inbox. It warns you of a sign-in from an unknown device or says your account is locked. Or maybe it thanks you for a purchase you ...

Text messages that appear to come from motor vehicle departments are the latest lure scammers are using in a new phishing campaign to steal your data.

When Joann Fabrics filed for bankruptcy for the second time within a year this January, scammers seized the opportunity. Within days, a flurry of impostor websites appeared with URLs like ...