Miami has become aware of a phishing attempt that many users are experiencing. This phishing message is asking recipients to verify their “Microsoft” accounts after claiming that the account has been ...

EXPLAINS HOW TO SPOT THIS SCAM. THE COST OF COLLEGE CAN GIVE PARENTS AND STUDENTS GREAT ANXIETY, BUT IMAGINE TO GET A CALL FROM SOMEONE WHO SUPPOSEDLY WORKS AT YOUR SCHOOL AND SAYS YOU HAVEN’T PAID ...

Sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, someone has managed to cook up yet another DMV text scam. Over the past week, thousands of Floridians received either private or group text ...

So you’re placing your Black Friday orders this week, and now its time to kick back and wait for those packages to arrive. But beware: Scammers know that and may target you. Eric Shwartz says he ...

Officials are warning about a text message scam that is targeting drivers across the area. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Officials are warning about a text message scam that is targeting drivers across the ...

FBI warns of fake bureau e-mails asking for action to get bogus $35,000 award. June 6, 2008 — -- In the latest of what seem to be an increasing number of Internet scams using official government ...

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In this article, you will read stories from unsuspecting victims, learn how to recognize the warning signs of a scam and receive information on how to protect yourself from these scams. Editor's note: ...