Larry Magid is a tech journalist and internet safety activist. Contact him at larry@larrymagid.com.

BBB shares tips for spotting misleading weight loss ads and avoiding costly subscription traps before you buy.

The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal data.

A source trapped inside an industrial-scale scamming operation contacted me, determined to expose his captors’ crimes—and ...

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are sent by scammers spoofing the IRS and other tax agencies. The FTC has some advice in time for tax season.

Have you seen these miracle ‘energy saver' devices advertised online and dismissed them as a scam? The way they’re advertised ...

A recent report on scams found that Microsoft was imitated in nearly a quarter of all branded phishing attempts in Q4 of last ...

Have you ever gotten an email in your inbox inviting you to work from home for a company you've never heard of, or don't ...

With AI fueling new schemes, scams have become a booming business—and 2026 could be the most lucrative year yet. I show you how to spot them and stay safe.

A new scam has travelers on high alert. The scam reportedly involves sophisticated text messages sent to travelers alerting them they must enter additional payment details to keep their booked ...

Even now, face to face with his decimated savings, it’s hard to reconcile the five-month relationship he had with a Finnish woman in Florida with the elaborate scam it now clearly was. It felt ...

Getting a brand-new iPhone should be a moment you enjoy. You open the box. You power it on. Everything feels secure. Unfortunately, scammers know that moment too. Over the past few weeks, we've heard ...