CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

Online scams are evolving fast, but the tricks behind them are surprisingly predictable once you know what to look for. I ...

Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

At the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley, the exhibits chart how technology got to where it is today. And there could be no better guide to this history than Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple ...

Online scams have become a routine hazard of American life, from fake delivery texts to hijacked social media accounts. In ...

SANDY — The romance scam struck Rita at the worst time possible. With many personal issues going on in her life and a panging sense of loneliness, she needed a connection more than ever. When someone ...

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...

Have you ever received a suspicious email or pop-up that made your heart race, even for a second? You're not alone. Online scams are getting more convincing every day, and even the most tech-savvy ...

Holiday shopping online may save time and help you avoid the crowds, but it can also make you a target for financial scammers. More than half of U.S. shoppers plan to shop online this holiday season, ...

From phishing emails to fake job offers, scammers don’t wait for midterms—new students are being targeted from day one. Here's how to stay one step ahead. I review privacy tools like hardware security ...