It’s a comfortable thought, isn’t it? Believing you’re too sharp, too savvy, too educated to get duped. But the numbers tell a terrifyingly different story. In 2024 alone, Americans lost $16.6 billion ...

We tend to assume scam victims simply "believed the unbelievable." However, my research published in Social Epistemology suggests something more subtle: Many people don't fully believe the story.

Scammers are getting faster, smarter, and more ruthless—and thanks to AI, 2026 may be their most profitable year yet. Here's ...

As the holiday season ramps up, scammers are getting more creative, hitting consumers in several different ways. Here are 3 scams the Better Business Bureau is warning you should watch out for. First, ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — With technology, AI and cryptocurrency becoming more common, scammers are finding new ways to trick victims. This year, there have been 82 thousand consumer complaints ...