Cybercrime - Page 9

May 22, 2026

Inheritance scam email looks real but steals your data

A convincing inheritance scam email targets victims with fake deadlines and official-looking language. Learn how to spot it and protect your personal data.

May 21, 2026

More than 300 arrested in sprawling California crackdown on child exploitation crimes

More than 300 suspects arrested in Operation Firewall, a multi-agency child exploitation crackdown spanning five counties in Southern California.

May 21, 2026

Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend

An elderly married couple was found dead in their Bermuda Dunes, California home. A friend says the wife may have been targeted by an online scammer.

May 21, 2026

Nancy Guthrie case points to criminal underworld 'wrench attack' theory, retired detective says

Expert says Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction shows signs of a "wrench attack," where "mastermind" hackers recruit local muscle to carry out kidnappings.

May 21, 2026

Fake Geek Squad billing scam email: Red flags and how to avoid

A fraudulent Geek Squad billing email using Razorpay branding is pressuring consumers to click payment links and hand over sensitive personal information.

May 20, 2026

Woman loses nearly $10K in jury duty crypto scam

Gail Barr was tricked into paying $9,260 through a Bitcoin ATM in a jury duty scam on her 70th birthday. Arizona's new crypto kiosk law saved her.

May 20, 2026

Woman loses nearly $10K to fake missed jury duty scam

 Gail Barr lost nearly $10,000 after a fake sheriff’s caller claimed she missed jury duty and had to pay through a Bitcoin ATM.

May 20, 2026

Meta Medicare scam ads targeting seniors face scrutiny

Medicare scam ads on Facebook allegedly reached older Americans with fake benefit offers, a new CCDH report claims. Meta says it fights scams hard.

May 19, 2026

Turning 65? Month-by-month plan to protect yourself

Turning 65 can trigger data brokers to sell your personal details to marketers and scammers. Learn how to protect yourself before Medicare enrollment.

May 18, 2026

Amazon recall text scam comes with red flags

Scammers are sending fake Amazon product recall texts with phishing links designed to steal your login and payment details. Here's how to spot them.