General good habits for staying safe online.
The Scam Exposed is dedicated to helping Americans stay ahead of fraud by providing trusted scam awareness and practical safety guidance. As criminals continue to develop new ways to exploit fear and confusion, one scam…
Every day, thousands of Americans receive fake phone calls, text messages, emails, and online advertisements designed to steal their credit card information. Criminals constantly create new tricks to convince people to …
Online scams are changing faster than ever, and older adults continue to be one of the biggest targets for criminals. The people behind these scams are not random individuals looking for easy money. Many of them are par…
The phone rings just after lunch. You glance at the screen and notice a local phone number. It looks familiar, so you answer without giving it much thought. "Hello, this is Kevin from Microsoft Security.
Every day, thousands of people receive suspicious phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media messages designed to steal money or personal information. Scammers continue to adapt their tactics, making fraud mor…
Nobody plans on getting scammed. It usually happens in a rushed moment, a fake website that looked real, a caller who sounded official, or a seller who never delivered what you paid for.
Why This Matters to You Take a moment and think about everything your phone or computer holds. Your bank account information, your Medicare details, photos of your grandchildren, messages with your children, and even yo…