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Fake AAA email scam targets drivers

June 21, 2026

Fake AAA email scam targets drivers

A suspicious AAA-themed email claims a federal rule requires emergency rescue tools in vehicles by July 2026. AAA confirms the message is not from them.

Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge

June 21, 2026

Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge

Minnesota is banning crypto ATMs effective Aug. 1, 2026, after scammers reportedly used the machines to drain nearly $1 million from residents.

Travel mistake puts phone, laptop and streaming accounts at risk

June 20, 2026

Travel mistake puts phone, laptop and streaming accounts at risk

Public Wi-Fi can expose your passwords, banking details and accounts to hackers. Learn how a VPN and simple habits protect you while traveling.

Should you change your phone number after a hack?

June 19, 2026

Should you change your phone number after a hack?

Learn how to protect yourself from SIM swap scams and phone number hacking after repeated account takeovers, including steps to secure your carrier.

6 in 10 identity crimes now begin with a new account

June 18, 2026

6 in 10 identity crimes now begin with a new account

Two Washington women pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $229,000 through identity theft using stolen mail. Learn how to protect yourself from fraud.

America’s chip advantage is essential to protecting the American Dream

June 18, 2026

America’s chip advantage is essential to protecting the American Dream

The AI Overwatch Act and Match Act aim to block China from buying advanced U.S. chips or the tools to make them, protecting American dominance.

FBI helps take down AI phishing ring

June 17, 2026

FBI helps take down AI phishing ring

The FBI and Google disrupted Outsider Enterprise, a China-based phishing-as-a-service operation tied to 3.87 million stolen credit cards and huge losses.

The Father's Day gift that protects your dad from scammers

June 16, 2026

The Father's Day gift that protects your dad from scammers

FBI reports elder fraud losses topped $7.7 billion in 2025. Learn how to protect your dad this Father's Day by removing his data from people-search sites.

Text job scam cost him $10K in crypto

June 15, 2026

Text job scam cost him $10K in crypto

A man lost $10k after a text job scam lured him into uploading apps and paying with crypto. Learn the warning signs of task scams and how to stay safe.

FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers

June 14, 2026

FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers

The FBI says Russian hackers exploited vulnerable TP-Link home routers to spy on targets and steal login data. Learn which models are affected.