Privacy - Page 5

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 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 17, 2026

FCC robocall crackdown could change phone privacy

The FCC proposes new identity verification rules to fight illegal robocalls, raising concerns about privacy and access to prepaid and anonymous phones.

May 16, 2026

License plate cameras at Home Depot and Lowe’s spark privacy fears

Some Home Depot and Lowe's stores in Connecticut reportedly scan license plates in parking lots using automated readers tied to police databases.

May 16, 2026

What a scammer sees the moment they Google your name

Google your name and see what scammers find in seconds. Public records, data brokers and social media expose your personal details to identity thieves.

May 15, 2026

Is that traffic ticket text a scam or real?

A Texas man received a fake California DMV text demanding payment for a traffic violation. Learn how to spot this widespread scam and protect yourself.

May 14, 2026

Missed voicemails with no calls? It could be a scam

Silent voicemail scams drop blank messages into your inbox without ringing your phone. Here's how the scam works and what you can do to fight back now.

May 13, 2026

Facial recognition jails innocent grandmother, attorney says

Angela Lipps says she was arrested based on a facial recognition match and jailed for months before bank records helped prove she was in Tennessee.

May 13, 2026

Facial recognition error wrongfully imprisons grandmother: attorney

Angela Lipps' attorney explains how a facial recognition error wrongfully linked the Tennessee grandmother to a North Dakota bank fraud case, causing her to spend over five months in custody.

May 12, 2026

Is ID.me safe to use? What you need to know

ID.me is a legitimate identity verification tool used by federal agencies, but scammers exploit its trusted reputation. Learn how to stay safe online.