News about online scams

Here are some recent news articles about online scams:

Phishing Scams

• "Phishing Scams Targeting Small Businesses on the Rise" (Source: CNBC) - A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that phishing scams targeting small businesses have increased by 65% in the past year.
• "Phishing Scams: How to Protect Yourself" (Source: The New York Times) - The article provides tips on how to avoid falling victim to phishing scams, including being cautious with links and attachments, using strong passwords, and keeping software up to date.

Romance Scams

• "Romance Scams: The $143 Million Problem" (Source: ABC News) - The article reports on a recent study that found romance scams have resulted in losses of over $143 million in the past year.
• "Romance Scams: How to Spot the Warning Signs" (Source: CNN) - The article provides tips on how to identify potential romance scams, including being wary of profiles that seem too good to be true and being cautious with personal information.

Cryptocurrency Scams

• "Cryptocurrency Scams: The $4.3 Billion Problem" (Source: Forbes) - The article reports on a recent study that found cryptocurrency scams have resulted in losses of over $4.3 billion in the past year.
• "Cryptocurrency Scams: How to Protect Yourself" (Source: CoinDesk) - The article provides tips on how to avoid falling victim to cryptocurrency scams, including being cautious with investments and using reputable exchanges.

Other Online Scams

• "Online Shopping Scams: The $1.3 Billion Problem" (Source: NPR) - The article reports on a recent study that found online shopping scams have resulted in losses of over $1.3 billion in the past year.
• "Fake Online Reviews: The $23 Billion Problem" (Source: The Wall Street Journal) - The article reports on a recent study that found fake online reviews have resulted in losses of over $23 billion in the past year.

Recent Scam Alerts

• "Scammers Targeting Amazon Prime Members with Fake Email" (Source: CNET) - The article reports on a recent scam alert from Amazon, warning customers of a phishing email that appears to be from Amazon but is actually a scam.
• "Scammers Using Fake IRS Calls to Steal Money" (Source: USA Today) - The article reports on a recent scam alert from the IRS, warning taxpayers of a scam in which scammers claim to be from the IRS and demand payment.

I hope this information is helpful!