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Cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are using more sophisticated tactics to steal personal information and money, and a growing method relies on phone contact rather than links or email. The ...

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January scams surge as criminals exploit updated personal data from brokers, targeting consumers with fake account ...

Many companies hire workers in August, September, and October to have some extra help during the holidays. While autumn can be a great time to find some steady work or part-time supplementary income, ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks UVA cybersecurity expert Chris Maurer about job offer scams and an increasing number of postings from legitimate companies that they do not fill. RASCOE: (Reading) Hi. Your ...

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Seniors tend to own their homes and have strong credit and ample savings, according to the FBI — all factors that make scams targeting seniors increasingly common. They’re also less likely to report ...

Scammers are using AI and deepfakes to create convincing job offers that result in massive financial losses.