1 in 10 Americans Has Been Hit by a Voice Clone Scam — Now Congress Is Finally Paying Attention
AI voice cloning scams have hit 1 in 10 Americans, with $40B in projected fraud by 2027. Congress opens hearings. Learn how to protect your family.
Scam Alert
9 articles on scam alert — scam alerts, fraud patterns, and protection guides.
The Scam Where Fake Cops Put You Under 'Digital Arrest' Via Video Call — And AI Makes It Terrifyingly Real
Digital arrest scams use AI deepfake police video calls to 'detain' victims and extort money — over $56 million lost in India alone. Know the red flag
Tax Scam Alert: Fake IRS Agents, Ghost Preparers, and Phishing Sites Are Surging Before April 15
Tax scams surge before April 15: fake IRS texts, spoofed agent calls, and ghost preparers. BBB warns even filed taxpayers are targets. Stay protected.
St. Clair County Sheriff Alerts Residents to Three Active Scams: Postcards, AI Teen Images, and Fake IRS Demands
St. Clair County, MI sheriff warns of three active scams: fake rewards postcards, AI sextortion images targeting teens, and bogus IRS calls. Stay aler
Colorado Charity Scam Targets Shoppers in Highlands Ranch Parking Lots, Overcharges Credit Cards
Colorado charity scam alert: Douglas County sheriffs warn suspects in Highlands Ranch parking lots overcharge cards via mobile readers. Spot the signs
Will County Sheriff Warns of Scammers Impersonating Deputies With Fake Badge Numbers
Will County sheriff warns of scammers posing as deputies with fake badge numbers, demanding gift cards or Bitcoin for bogus bond fees. Spot the red fl
JSO Warns: Scammers Are Calling Jacksonville Residents About Fake Missed Jury Duty
Jacksonville jury duty phone scam alert: JSO warns of callers demanding cash bonds for fake missed federal jury duty. Learn the red flags before you p
Bexar County Couple Loses $160 to Scammer Posing as County Employee
Bexar County, Texas warns residents about scammers posing as county employees who charge fees to fill out government assistance applications. Here's w
"Your Data Was Breached" — That Message Might Be the Scam Itself
Fake data breach notifications are the newest phishing scam. Learn how to spot them, what real alerts look like, and how to protect yourself in 2026.