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Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know
NEW YORK (AP) -- Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer protection bureau of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe in the Era of AI Scams: New Survey Data Reveals Eye-Opening Trends
Table of ContentsCompare Specs: Our Picks Side by SideSocial Media is Now Scam CentralYour Phone May Be Your Weakest LinkConvenience Is Killing Your SecurityFive Ways to Protect Yourself in 2026
Online scams used to be relatively easy to spot: dodgy grammar and outlandish promises gave away the game, and most of us learned to shrug off emails from foreign dignitaries requesting bank details back in the early aughts.
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Gold investing scams targeting seniors: Red flags every retiree should know
Millions of retirees are struggling right now as they watch their purchasing power erode amid a slew of issues, including persistent inflation, market volatility and general economic uncertainty.
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North Texas family says father lost $2 million in "gold bar scam" targeting elderly
A North Texas family is speaking publicly for the first time about how a widespread fraud scheme wiped out their father's life savings -- a scam authorities say is increasingly targeting older adults.
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Santa Cruz woman falls for gift card scam, but takes quick action and gets her money back
After the scammers were blocked from redeeming the gift cards, the mother was able to recover most of her money with the assistance of 7 On Your Side, Safeway, and Nordstrom, highlighting the importance of being cautious of scams and seeking help when targeted.
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FBI Warning -- All Smartphone Users Must Delete These Texts And Emails
The FBI has issued a raft of warnings this week as attackers target smartphone users with malicious emails and messages, The nasty twist this time -- the messages all seem to come from the FBI itself.
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I've Covered Online Scams for Years. These Are the 4 Biggest Ones to Watch for in 2026
I've covered online scams for years, reporting on the criminals behind them to examining how they con their targets. I've also offered suggestions on how to recover your identity and money after being scammed.
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After an 86-year-old's landline went silent, thieves stole $25K. The hijacked phone number scam is fueling a $4.5B crisis, but 1 move can stop it cold
When Joanne's landline went silent after returning home from the hospital, she assumed it was a simple technical problem.
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'Remote Invite Scam': Hackers using calendar invites to access computers, steal money, information
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