Prime Day Shopping? 9 Essential Tips to Outsmart Scammers Amazon Prime Day has become one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. They flood inboxes, social media feeds, and search results with fake deals, phishing links, and counterfeit stores designed to steal your money and personal data. Before you click “buy,” it’s worth understanding what’s happening and how to protect yourself. ...
Outdated Privacy Tools Won’t Stop AI Cyberattacks: Here’s How to Update Yours If your data privacy setup hasn’t changed in the past two years, it may already be behind the curve. Cybercriminals are now using generative AI to automate attacks, clone voices, craft convincing phishing messages, and find software vulnerabilities faster than ever. Traditional defenses—like a simple antivirus program or a strong password—aren’t enough on their own. ...
Shopping Smart This Father’s Day and Prime Day: How to Avoid Scams With Father’s Day and Amazon Prime Day just around the corner, retailers are gearing up for what’s expected to be record spending. But scammers are gearing up too. Here’s what’s happening and how you can keep your money safe while still snagging good deals. ...
How to Spot Scams While Shopping Father’s Day and Prime Day Deals Retailers are expecting record spending this Father’s Day and Prime Day season. With more people shopping online, scammers are also gearing up. Phishing emails, fake websites, and counterfeit goods become more common when legitimate deals flood inboxes and social media feeds. Knowing how to separate a real bargain from a trap can save you money and protect your personal information. ...
Shopping for Father’s Day and Prime Day? Here’s How to Avoid Scams and Keep More of Your Money By the time you read this, you’ve probably seen the ads, the countdown clocks, and the email subject lines promising “unmissable” deals. Father’s Day and Prime Day fall close together this year, and retailers are expecting record spending. But so are scammers. Every major shopping event brings a predictable surge in fake websites, phishing emails, and social-media posts that look like incredible bargains—until you check your bank account. ...
What Microsoft’s Year of Email Security Data Reveals About Your Inbox If you use Microsoft 365, Outlook, or any Microsoft-hosted email, the company’s latest security benchmark offers a rare look at what actually lands in your inbox — and what gets stopped before you ever see it. ...
How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams The convenience of buying anything from a phone or laptop has made online shopping second nature for most of us. But as more transactions move to the web, scammers are getting better at pretending to be legitimate sellers, shippers, and payment services. The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report found that consumers lost hundreds of millions of dollars to online shopping fraud last year alone, and the numbers keep climbing. The good news is that many of these scams are avoidable if you know what to look for. This guide walks through the most common tricks, how to spot them, and what to do if you get caught. ...
How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before They Cost You Online shopping has become second nature for most of us. A few clicks and a package is on its way. But the convenience also attracts scammers. According to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report, Americans lost billions of dollars last year to online shopping fraud alone. The numbers are staggering, and the threat doesn’t discriminate—veterans, military families, and everyday consumers are all targets. ...
How to Spot Online Shopping Scams: Tips from the VA and FTC Online shopping has become second nature for most of us, but it also comes with risks. Scammers are constantly refining their tactics, and government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the FBI regularly update their warnings. Whether you’re a veteran, a military family member, or just someone trying to buy a gift online, knowing how to recognize a scam can save you money and frustration. ...
1 in 3 Americans Has Fallen for an Online Shopping Scam: Here’s How to Stay Safe New survey data from Pew Research Center shows that roughly a third of U.S. adults say they have been the victim of an online shopping scam. With the holiday buying season winding down and deals still lingering, it’s a good time to review how these scams work and what you can do to avoid them. ...