The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...

Millions of Facebook users filed claims in a recent privacy settlement after the platform was accused of mishandling user data. The approved payouts have been rolling out, which means people are ...

Popular scams include using a counterfeit device to access the ATM vestibule and placing a false façade on the front of the ...

Scammers are gearing up to exploit shoppers this holiday season - and AI is a key part of their criminal toolbox. The Internet Crime Complaint Center, run by the FBI, receives more complaints in the ...

Scammers aren’t just taking your money. They can wipe out your entire account. And your bank might not be able to help you once it’s gone. Criminals are staying one step ahead of consumers as they ...

With AI fueling new schemes, scams have become a booming business—and 2026 could be the most lucrative year yet. I show you ...

As scammers become increasingly prevalent online and via text and phone calls, some people have decided to fight back and 'troll' the scammer, and Newsweek spoke to five experts about whether or not ...

People over the age of 55 continue to be the primary target of sweepstakes, lottery, and prize scams, representing 72% of ...

If you want to help people suffering from the war in Ukraine, there are plenty of worthwhile causes and charities accepting ...