Identity Theft

What Microsoft’s Year of Email Security Data Reveals About Your Inbox Risk Email remains the most exploited entry point for cyber attacks. Last month, Microsoft published a year’s worth of benchmarking data from Microsoft Defender for Office 365, giving IT administrators and security professionals a rare look at the actual threat volumes, detection rates, and false positive trends their systems face. This article unpacks the key findings and translates them into practical steps you can take today. ...

Avoid Social Media Scams in 2026: Essential Safety Tips for Digital Parties and More Scams on social media are nothing new, but the tactics keep evolving. By 2026, fraudsters are using AI-generated deepfake videos and voice calls to impersonate friends and lure people into fake event invitations. A recent report from Yellowhammer News’s “Fraud EDU” series highlights how these “digital party traps” are becoming more common and harder to spot. This article breaks down what is happening, why it matters to everyday users, and what concrete steps you can take to protect yourself and your accounts. ...

How to Spot Social Media Scams and Avoid Digital Party Traps in 2026 Social media scams are nothing new, but the methods keep evolving. In 2026, one of the more deceptive trends is the so-called “digital party trap”—a fake event invitation designed to steal your personal information or money. If you’ve received an invite to an exclusive online party, a giveaway celebration, or a virtual meet-and-greet that seems too good to be true, it might be exactly that. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. ...

Social Media Scams in 2026: How to Spot Digital Party Traps and Deepfake Fraud If you’ve received an invitation to a party, concert, or exclusive virtual event on social media recently and it felt off, you may not have been alone. Fraudsters are increasingly using fake event invitations—sometimes called “digital party traps”—to trick people into giving up personal information, downloading malware, or sending money. Combined with the rising use of AI-generated video and audio, these scams are becoming harder to detect. This article covers what’s changed in 2026 and what you can do to protect yourself. ...

About a Third of Americans Have Fallen for an Online Shopping Scam: How to Protect Yourself Online shopping has become second nature for most of us, but it comes with a risk that is more widespread than many realize. According to a new report from the Pew Research Center, roughly one in three U.S. adults say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. That statistic, published in November 2025, is a reminder that fraud is not an edge case—it’s a regular hazard in e-commerce. Whether you shop weekly or only during holiday sales, understanding how these scams work and how to avoid them is worth your time. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day As Amazon Prime Day approaches, shoppers are on the lookout for bargains. Unfortunately, scammers are also gearing up. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning in late June 2026 about a spike in fraudulent activity tied to the event. With fake websites, phishing emails, and counterfeit products cropping up, knowing how to shop safely can save you money and protect your personal data. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. For shoppers, that means big discounts and limited-time deals. For scammers, it means a surge in opportunities to trick people out of their money and personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about this predictable uptick in fraud, and knowing what to look for can keep your shopping experience safe. ...

Spot These 6 Amazon Prime Day Scams Before You Click ‘Buy’ Amazon Prime Day—this year scheduled for mid-July—is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. Unfortunately, it also brings a predictable surge in scams. The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning: fraudsters are already ramping up their efforts to trick shoppers with fake deals, phishing emails, and counterfeit listings. Here’s what’s happening and, more importantly, how to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

How to Spot Prime Day Scams: A BBB Warning and Practical Tips for Safe Shopping Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, with millions of consumers hunting for deals. But in late June 2026, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning about a surge in scams targeting Prime Day shoppers. According to a report from WBKO, the BBB noted a sharp increase in phishing emails, fake retailer websites, and counterfeit product listings designed to trick bargain hunters. If you’re planning to take advantage of the sales, it pays to know what to look for before you click “buy.” ...

Watch Out for These Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. They ramp up fake deals, phishing emails, and look-alike websites in the weeks leading up to the event, hoping to catch shoppers off guard. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued a warning for consumers to stay extra cautious this season. ...