Though the tactic itself isn’t new, both the timing and level of detail have evolved, Smith said. The attackers contact their victims almost immediately after they receive a new device. They cite the ...

The scams are getting a bit meta. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about a new scam currently making ...

Scammers are using new technology and familiar tactics to make phone scams harder to spot: Here’s what to watch for.

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And nearly 60% say they were hit by a scam in the past year. Constant vetting is creating a burnout crisis that leaves us ...

SUAMICO, Wis. (WBAY) — If you’re waiting for your new phone to arrive or planning to get a new phone, you want to hear about this new scam. A Suamico woman says she nearly lost her new iPhone to a ...

CBS chief news correspondent Matt Gutman revealed he nearly emptied out his entire bank account for an 'incredibly sophisticated' phone scammer. The top reporter shared his terrifying experience on ...

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I don’t know if you’ve noticed—honestly, I hope you haven’t!—but scams are starting to get scarily sophisticated. And that means they’re tougher and tougher to spot, even for the more savvy land ...

A phone scam was so convincing that even veteran CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman admits he nearly walked into his bank and emptied his account before realizing something was terribly wrong. In a ...