Smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into providing confidential info.

The family was never notified they were part of a case of stolen identity involving a man charged with attempted murder.

credit card details, social security number, or anything else that could be used negatively.” Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting ripped off. According to the FBI, the definition of ...

But fraud investigators who work inside California’s county welfare offices said the card probably won’t make much of a dent. They said the state should have rolled out a security chip and tap-to-pay ...

credit card details, social security number, or anything else that could be used negatively.” Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting ripped off. According to the FBI, smishing is a ...

Meanwhile, FBI officials ... to pay in gift cards, gold or cryptocurrency," according to the FBI. However, would-be scammers will often "spoof" real telephone numbers on caller ID -- like for ...

The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams. Here’s what you need to know.

A district judge sentenced a former small business office manager to 51 months in federal prison for embezzlement and ...

In 1979, the FBI’s Brooklyn-Queens office received a blockbuster tip that launched one of its most ambitious, maddening, and ...