IRVING, Texas — A recorded warning is not what most businesses want callers to hear. And yet it's what some T-Mobile customers heard when they tried calling Dallas By Definition, an Irving-based ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.

Dutchess County residents should be wary of rising scams, from fake loved ones in danger to bank impersonators. The Sheriff's Office shares essential tips to stay safe this holiday season.

Unsolicited calls and messages have surged, and although phone makers and carriers are adding features to block scam calls, there are still too many that get through. But in 2026, you don't have to be ...

The Department of Homeland Security recently said that Chinese criminal gangs have made more than $1 billion from scams directed at US phone numbers. While phone-based scams once relied on random ...

Whether you've fallen for text message scams in the past or even just side-eyed a slightly suspicious text, there's no reason to feel embarrassed—according to the FTC, text message scams shook ...

As you probably guessed, the caller was not their banker. Rather, the caller was a sophisticated fraudster using caller ID spoofing and basic customer information to build credibility. Millions of ...

Cybercriminals are exploiting Apple’s reputation with fake “high alert” security warnings designed to panic consumers into ...

Crypto fraud revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year amid a surge in so-called romance scams as cybercriminals leverage artificial intelligence and become more organized, blockchain ...

A Texas man received a fake California DMV text demanding payment for a traffic violation. Learn how to spot this widespread scam and protect yourself.

A NEW MEASURE that is set to be rolled out by the communications regulator next year aims to tackle scam calls from international numbers. It comes amid an increase in scam calls from UK-registered ...