That could lead consumers to a site tricking them into entering personal information, similar to a phishing scam. In some cases, malicious QR codes could also install malware to steal information ...

Enter to win a $500 Amazon gift card. No purchase required. He’s not the only one getting them; there’s a sneaky scam going around that looks totally legit — because it actually comes from ...

Just as millions of Americans are sending presents and cards this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service is warning about a scam sent via text message. According to the US Postal Inspector ...

After seeing warning posts from local police departments, she believes it was likely part of a scam. "There was a QR code," said Kowalik. "And I'm paranoid so I don't scan anything. But I kept ...

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SINGAPORE: A teenager who had fallen victim to an impersonation scam was arrested on Sunday (Jan 5) for cheating an elderly woman in a similar scam, the police said on Tuesday. The police received ...

According to a new CNET survey, 66% of US adults are scared of falling for a scam this holiday season, with fake text scams, also known as nondelivery package scams, at the top of the list.

When an unknown phone number sends a deceptive text message that tries to bait you into responding with your personal or financial information, that scam is called “smishing.” “These ...

This past year, we featured a viral TikTok that compared the cost of living in the US and Australia, which brought up the notion that "America is a scam." Many people (like myself) were shocked by ...

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Here’s how it works. A new survey has revealed the fastest-growing type of scam and it’s probably one you’ve already received this month: a fake parcel delivery alert sent by text message.

But scammers are taking advantage, and customers need to be on the defensive. A new type of scam called "smishing" combines phishing with short messages or texts. The most common message ...