Google is suing a Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group it says is responsible for a massive wave of scam text messages sent to Americans this year, according to a legal complaint filed Tuesday. The ...

Package delivery and shipping scams also skyrocket this time of year, and the WREG Investigators learned scammers are using new technology to trick consumers out of their money and identities. Daniel ...

Scams are increasing at an alarming rate in central Ohio and across the nation, with significant financial losses reported. Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you’ve noticed a recent increase in spam texts trying to get your information, you’re not alone. Consumer Reports found a 50 percent increase in text scam attempts from ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A cruel scam known as pig butchering has struck yet another Bay Area resident. This time, an elderly widow in San Jose thought she found new love online. Instead, she was targeted ...

QR codes are everywhere, but not all of them are as innocent as they seem. The new digital threat is called "quishing." While some QR codes are safe, others can lead you to hazardous sites. RELATED: ...

Google has introduced a new feature to Circle to Search. You’ll now be able to circle a message to find out if it’s a scam or not. Circling a message will bring up an AI Overview that provides ...

ATLANTA — The holidays can bring happiness, hope, and hackers. They can also bring risk, with bad actors looking to take advantage of people using QR codes. It's a common scam hackers use that ...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year — and prime season for scams. Now in 2025 scammers are more emboldened than ever, thanks to AI. According to research from ...

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — You’re in the middle of something when your phone pings — a text from an unknown number. Is it real, or another scam? A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and ...

BOSTON (WPRI) — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is alerting residents to a surge in fraudulent text messages involving supposed unpaid traffic violations. According to the RMV, the ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...