Experts are warning Amazon customers about a new phishing scam being sent through text message. The text mimics an Amazon ...

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A new scam is targeting Apple Pay users, warning them about potentially fraudulent transactions made using their accounts. Here's how to confirm if you've been targeted, and how to stay safe.

AUSTIN, Texas — It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - There's another new text message scam making the rounds across Tennessee. "Don't fall for it!" the Tennessee Department of Revenue posted to X Tuesday, warning of the scam. The text ...

If you have a mobile phone, you have no doubt seen some dodgy texts. They might declare that you have an overdue road toll, and urge you to "Click here to pay." Or maybe they inform you that there's a ...

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey, how are you?" or "Are you coming to the BBQ?" Before you know it, you're in a friendly back-and-forth with ...

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scammers often direct victims to convert cash to untraceable cryptocurrency and send it to them. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Scams are ...

An article detailing the most common scams targeting seniors and how to avoid them.