A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.

Tax impostor scams are on the rise during tax season, the BBB warns. Here's what to look out for and how to protect yourself.

WXIN/WTTV — Police agencies and cyber security companies like Guardio are spreading the word about a tricky text scam aimed ...

In a digital economy built on speed and convenience, trust must be earned, verified and continuously monitored.

With the IRS now accepting people's tax returns for 2025, a federal watchdog is warning Americans to beware of so-called phishing and smishing scams designed to trick people into unwittingly handing ...

Messages that claim you're due a tax refund are scams. The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number. Don't respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it. Most of us ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Being scammed once is bad enough, but some are being targeted again based on the first scam. After successfully taking your money, some scammers will then their victims’ ...

Tax season already brings stress. In 2026, it brings added confusion. Changes to tax filing programs and the discontinuation of the free government-run filing system have left many taxpayers unsure ...

TULSA, Okla. — Tax season brings opportunities for criminals — and 2026 is shaping up to be their biggest hunting season yet. With W-2s flooding mailboxes and inboxes, scammers are launching ...

A refund scam group operating out of a hotel was exposed after one member slipped up and gave access to their systems. For over a month, the operation was secretly monitored, revealing eight active ...

During a fake refund scam call, I gained access to the scammer’s computer. Instead of following his instructions, I began deleting thousands of files tied to his operation. As the system broke down, I ...

There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address—which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their allow list—is delivering scam spam. According to an Ars reader, the address on ...