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Fake warnings dressed up to look like official Google security alerts are tricking seniors into installing spy apps or calling fake support lines. Here's how to shut them down safely.
Criminals are stealing paid bills from blue USPS boxes, "washing" the ink off your checks, and rewriting them for thousands of dollars. Seniors are the top target.
With Tax Day just behind us, scammers haven't slowed down. The IRS released its annual list of the 12 most dangerous tax scams of 2026 — and several are directly targeting older adults.
The Social Security Administration has issued an urgent alert about a sharp rise in impersonation scams targeting retirees in April 2026. Here's exactly what to watch for.
Scammers are calling people, claiming they missed jury duty and will be arrested unless they pay immediately. Hang up — it’s a scam.
A wave of fake “unpaid ticket” texts is targeting people across the U.S. The message is fake — delete it and don’t click the link.
Coffee shops and airports offer free Wi-Fi, but it comes with risks. Here's what to do — and what to avoid.
A password manager remembers all your passwords so you only have to remember one. Here's what it is and how to get started.
Apps on your phone ask for permission to use your camera, location, and contacts. Here's what each permission means and how to decide.
How to create strong passwords that are hard for hackers to guess but easy for you to remember.
Those fun Facebook quizzes and quiz games are secretly stealing your security answers and passwords.
Identify scam texts — fake package notices, bank alerts, and prize messages — before you tap.