CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

You open your inbox and see a message titled "Payment order settled" with an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it looks legitimate. It includes your email address and even a ...

Phishing is alive and well in 2025, as even with robust antivirus and antimalware protections, the weakest link in the security chain is often the human element. We all make mistakes, skim an email ...

Multiple Grubhub users have reported receiving scam emails Tuesday evening asking recipients to send bitcoin as part of a limited time holiday promotion. The scam email promises that Grubhub will 10x ...

Opening your email or text messages can feel like wading through a minefield with all the scams that litter your inbox. Seventy-three percent of American adults have experienced an online scam or ...

Selling your car online should be simple. Lately, though, more sellers are running into fake "vehicle report" demands from so-called buyers. The pitch looks routine, yet it leads straight to a payment ...

Do you think scammers should be hung, drawn, and quartered, or do you think hanging, drawing, and quartering them would be too light a punishment? Do you think scammers should be hung, drawn, and ...

The email seemed innocent enough. It invited senior citizens to learn about the Silver Hearts Foundation, a new charity dedicated to providing the elderly with care and companionship. “We believe ...

Though many federal agencies have fraud-prevention responsibilities, no one agency has the authority to coordinate such efforts. The government needs to make a plan to address scams as a national ...

Earlier this year, consumer watchdog Which? released a comprehensive report uncovering myriad scams and security issues on Booking.com.