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 ...

Tis the season for twinkling lights, overflowing inboxes — and scammers working overtime. As Americans rush to buy gifts, ...

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 ...

Scammers are getting smarter, and so are their tricks. From fake delivery alerts to impersonated government agencies, phone scams are more convincing (and more frequent) than ever before. Whether it’s ...

Zelle has made sending money as easy as sending a text. But that convenience comes with rising scam risks. With scams on the rise, here are some of the most common schemes to watch out for — and how ...

Welcome to the modern world — a place where coffee is $7, your data is worth more than your paycheck, and everyone’s scamming you — but politely. This is the wonderfully dystopian universe of ...

There's a growing wave of text message scams targeting your phone. In the last year, 5 On Your Side has warned you about fake toll bills and job scams, but the list keeps getting longer. Find help to ...