From AI-powered scam detection to data removal and remote access blocking, here are the best tools to help protect your identity, money, and more. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

Phone scams are on the rise, and they’re getting more sophisticated. The statistics are dizzying. On imposter scammers alone, the FTC reports that US consumers lost $2.7 billion in 2023, and the ...

Imposter scams are more common now than ever before, but there are several ways you could spot potential scams and better ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misidentified the McAfee feature. It's called Scam Detector. You’ve seen the message: “Your package is on hold. Click here.” Or maybe, ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage. This voice experience is ...

Pierogi from Scammer Payback on YouTube joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about scams and scambaiting. Why do scammers ask victims to buy gift cards? What are some of the biggest ...

This past week, many agencies celebrated "Safer Internet Day" by sharing tips to help us all be mindful of the importance of staying alert to potential safety and fraud issues online. One area that ...

According to a recent AARP study, nine out of 10 US adults over 50 use social media, and texting is now the leading form of communication for that demographic. The numbers show that many older adults ...

The FBI is warning about a new scam involving fraudsters posing as lawyers representing fictitious law firms. Using social media or other messaging platforms, scammers offer their services, claiming ...

Americans lost over $16 billion to online scams in the past year, a significant increase from the previous year. McAfee launched Scam Detector, a new feature to help combat increasingly sophisticated ...