A reporter who covers scams nearly fell victim to an imposter scam, but one key fact held him back. Experts comment on why ...

This is a clever, more believable scam because somehow scammers know when someone receives a new phone.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A security guard works outside the Consulate General of India in San Francisco in 2021. Scammers are calling Indian residents in ...

A recent Gallup survey found 1 in 10 Americans said they or someone in their home was scammed in the past year. A CBS News Philadelphia anchor wants to help others avoid the same costly mistake.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CBS chief correspondent Matt Gutman has opened up about a "very scary" phone scam he nearly fell for, warning others to beware of ...

‘Free phone’ scams are becoming increasingly common, and there’s now a new one to watch out for. With this version, a brand new phone is left on your doorstep and – unusually – the scammer didn’t use ...

It starts quietly. Your phone buzzes. You see a voicemail notification. But your phone never rang. Then it happens again. And again. Before long, your voicemail inbox looks like it's under attack.

NORTH CANTON ‒The Police Department is warning residents of an ongoing phone scam. In a Facebook post, Chief Frank Kemp Jr. wrote that residents should be cautious of phone calls from scammers using ...

Your iPhone can feel nearly useless to a thief once you mark it as lost. Apple's Activation Lock can help turn a stolen device into a locked brick. That should make phone theft less profitable. Yet ...

If you’re asked a question like this in a normal conversation, it’s polite to let the other person know that you hear them loud and clear. But if you’re asked this at the beginning of a call from a ...

If a phone you didn't order arrives on your doorstep, there's a good chance someone's trying to scam you. Here's how to recognize this scam and make sure you don't get tricked. You probably already ...