Digital Security 101

The pig butchering scam is a long-term con where scammers convince victims to invest larger and larger sums into fake cryptocurrency exchanges.

New data from the FBI and FTC confirms that 2025 was the worst year ever for losses from scams and fraud. Here’s how you can stay safe against threats.

Older adults lost nearly $7.75 billion to fraud in 2025, according to the FBI, with phishing, cryptocurrency, and tech support scams being the most common.

Zelle scams occur when fraudsters trick you into sending money over Zelle, giving up access to your Zelle account, or investing in fraudulent ventures.

Scammers use Cash App scams, including accidental payments and fake giveaways, to trick you into sending them money or giving them access to your account.

Scammers impersonate Best Buy’s Geek Squad technical support team to send fake renewal emails and texts, or call to offer bogus services.

Etsy is a legitimate platform for buying unique goods from creators — but scammers also use the platform to advertise fake or counterfeit products.

Scammers exploit Venmo to trick victims into sending money, giving up bank account access, or providing sensitive info that can be used for identity theft.