Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and new AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older have been targeted by an online romantic connec

Learn the 8 most common online scams and practical internet fraud prevention strategies to protect your money, data, and digital identity in 2026.

Essential alerts to enable include: low balance, direct deposit, unusual activity, large purchases, and profile changes. Watch out for scam alerts —your bank will never ask for personal information via text or email. When in doubt, call the number on your debit card directly.

Is scamming illegal? What you should know about online scams. Spammers, scammers, and snake-oil peddlers are at an all-time high thanks to the internet. Scamming tactics are ever-changing and are becoming increasingly creative, making them hard for the ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is warning the community of a scam in the area. The scammer is reportedly demanding immediate payments and threatening to arrest people if they refuse to pay. The sheriff’s ...

The Better Business Bureau has issued a Valentine’s Day scam alert, warning New Yorkers about the most common frauds and how to avoid them.