As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

With more than 434 million users and counting, PayPal is an attractive target for scammers. Many online scams that involve payment apps—including Cash App, Venmo, and Zelle—bank on the fact that users ...

A phishing text message appears on the screen of a phone. Phishing remains a tactic employed by cybercriminals. Scammers send unsolicited emails, texts, or calls impersonating legitimate companies to ...

When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the victims, it’s not hyperbole. One area where this is increasingly evident is elder fraud, as the amounts of money ...

Online scams are certainly not a new phenomenon, but unfortunately, they are on the rise. The Pew Research Center reports that 73% of adults in the U.S. have been victims of an attack, as of July 2025 ...

If you’re planning to shop online this season, you’ll have a lot of company. A recent survey from McAfee found that nearly everyone in the U.S. will do at least some of their holiday shopping on the ...

With tax season upon us, scammers are out in full-force. Keep reading to find out how to avoid scams this tax season, and keep your refund and personal information safe.

Before you click "purchase" on a Black Friday online deal, you may want to think twice. As millions of Americans search apps and websites for deals, experts warn that consumers should be on the ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...