A data breach notice is correspondence mailed by a company to customers that informs them of a cyberattack. It's a common ...

"Smishing" is a scam method that uses text messages to trick people into giving away sensitive information that could lead to ...

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Officials are warning drivers about a text message scam that claims motorists have unpaid tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

American taxpayers are being warned about a new text scam where IRS imposters are claiming individuals are eligible for ...

A con artist stole a $2 million home in Brooklyn by filing a phony deed – the same scam he used to claim the same house years ago, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.

The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the ...

Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appear to gain momentum with a visit by a top Chinese official to the ...

The Internal Revenue Service has cautioned taxpayers about a new phishing scam designed to steal personal information by ...

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning to consumers on Thursday following the growing prominence of a potential ...