A 90-year-old lost $20,000 to a tech support scam. Learn how criminals trick older adults, the warning signs, and how to stay safe online. Phyllis Weisberg, 90, never thought she’d fall for a scam.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Viewers and coworkers alerted News10 NBC’s Deanna Dewberry about receiving invoices from what looks like Geek Squad, a tech support company owned by Best Buy. The scam is so ...
There’s a new phishing scam that’s sneaking past inbox filters in unexpected ways. Instead of sending suspicious links or obvious malware, this one uses something most people trust: calendar invites.
This past week, many agencies celebrated "Safer Internet Day" by sharing tips to help us all be mindful of the importance of staying alert to potential safety and fraud issues online. One area that ...
After losing nearly $1 million to a tech-support scam and spending years scraping by on Social Security, Vermont retiree Jeanette Voss has had a life-changing experience. On Christmas Eve, the 71-year ...
The Phantom Hacker Scam uses a three-pronged phishing attack to drain bank accounts. The FBI warns that seniors are particularly susceptible. The scam is said to have stolen $1 billion in retirement ...
Organizations are changing how they support victims of romance scams - with empathy, technology, and teamwork.