The FTC says Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025

Americans lost at least $2.1 billion in 2025 to scams that originated on social media, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That figure marks an eightfold increase since 2020.The FTC said Americ [...]

E-ZPass and toll scam texts are everywhere. What to do if youre targeted.

E-ZPass scam texts are still going strong, from California to Texas and New York. Here's what to do if you're targeted by a toll scam text. [...]

The Oversight Board says Meta isn't doing enough to fight celeb deepfake scams

Scams using AI deepfakes of celebrities have become an increasingly prominent issue for Meta over the last couple of years. Now, the Oversight Board has weighed in and has seemingly confirmed what oth [...]

Meta warns users not to fall for romance scammers posing as celebrities or military

Think you might have met someone “attractive, single and successful” on Facebook or Instagram? You might want to think again, Meta says. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the company is once again warni [...]

Did you get an E-ZPass text demanding payment? Don't click - it's a scam

E-ZPass phishing texts seem to be hitting everyone - even non-drivers. Here's what to watch for and what to do if you receive one. [...]

Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? It's a trap - how to spot the scam

E-ZPass phishing texts seem to be hitting everyone - even non-drivers. Here's what to watch for and what to do if you receive one. [...]

Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? Don't click the link (and what to do if you already did)

E-ZPass phishing texts have hit many thousands of people over the last few months - even non-drivers. Here's what to do if you receive one. [...]

Facebook scammers want you to think Elon Musk can cure diabetes

Elon Musk discovered a simple 30-second “fridge trick” that can reverse diabetes, but the discovery has spooked pharmaceutical companies so much they put a $78 million bounty on his head, forcing [...]

Meta sues advertisers in Brazil and China over 'celeb bait' scams

Meta has sued the people and groups behind three scam operations that used images and deepfakes of celebrities to lure users to scam websites. According to the company, the three entities were based i [...]