The FBI is sounding the alarm on a fast-growing fraud trend involving cryptocurrency kiosks, commonly known as crypto ATMs, ...

In recent years, Nigeria has gained notoriety as a global hub for internet fraud, a subset of cybercrime popularly known by the slang “yahoo yahoo”, with fraudulent activities ranging from sextortion, ...

What looks like a harmless party invite could be the gateway for a cybercriminal. Learn about the current state of online scams and how to avoid falling for fake e-vites.

The holidays bring together friends and family of all ages, which presents a perfect opportunity to talk about financial scams. Seriously, it’s better than talking about politics. Every day, I receive ...

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Online scammers swindled people out of a record amount of money in 2024, according to a newly released report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The IC3 said Wednesday in its "2024 ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its latest annual report, according to a press release yesterday. The 2024 Internet Crime Report combines ...

Internet crime cost U.S. consumers $16.6 billion in 2024 — an increase of more than 30% compared to the previous year — and seniors were hit the hardest with a $4.8 billion loss, the Federal Bureau of ...

Two students of Rumuolumeni Community Secondary School in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged ...

How synthetic identities, deepfakes, and generative AI are forcing banks to rethink fraud prevention, identity assurance, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Roberts is a tax attorney who covers tax litigation and fraud. Internet fraud continues to rise in the United States. In ...

Edo State declares war on internet fraud, vowing to treat 'Yahoo boys' like cultists and kidnappers following a violent ...