In 2021, the FBI received 1,611 reports of SIM swapping, with losses totaling over $68 million, a more than five-fold increase from the 320 SIM swap complaints occurring in 2018 and 2019 combined. Here’s what you need to know about this prevalent scam and how to protect yourself.
Read MoreEveryone dreams of winning the lottery, but scammers are out to turn that frequent dream into an absolute nightmare. A fake lottery scam involves a fraudster, or a ring of criminals, misrepresenting themselves as a legitimate lottery company to con victims out of their information and money. Here’s all you need to know about fake lottery scams.
Read MoreDemocracy is a privilege that’s upheld by the election process. But scammers are out to hijack this process and cause havoc throughout the election season. Here are three scams to watch out for this time of year.
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