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Published December 15, 2025

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Revealed: Who’s most affected by social media marketplace scams

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Docusign email scam: How to spot fake Docusign emails

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2026 World Cup ticket scams and how to spot them

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Top 5 Ways Scammers Have Used AI and Deepfakes in 2025

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5 common Tinder scams to avoid

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9 romance scams, and dating scammers’ favorite lies

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17 job scams to look out for

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Online scams: An overview + 19 internet scams to avoid

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11 LinkedIn scams that start off looking legit

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The latest Amazon scams fooling online shoppers

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12 WhatsApp scams to know and avoid

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The “dirty dozen” IRS scams taxpayers should know

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How a sheriff's office scam made me think I was going to jail

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AI-driven tax scams to watch for this season

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IRS scam calls: How to tell if an IRS call is fake

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Tax scam statistics to know this filing season

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If that pet listing seems too cute to be true, it probably is

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Wrong number text scams: How they work and tips to spot them

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The new rules of online dating: Swipes, scams, and synthetic charm

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What is the Nigerian prince scam, and how can you protect yourself?

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9 social media scams to watch out for

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17 Instagram scams to know and avoid

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Airline scams landing travelers in financial turbulence

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Is Vivid Seats legit and safe to use?

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Is Poshmark safe? 9 common Poshmark scams to look out for

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New scam alert: Scammers using calendar invites to push fake Norton subscriptions

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What are Steam card scams? A gamer’s guide to staying safer

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How to stop spam texts: 7 easy strategies

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What is catfishing? How to spot and avoid it

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Atlas Earth: a legit game, an investment, or a scam?

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“Hi Mom” text scam: How to spot a fake message

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Scams everywhere? Here’s the easy way to protect yourself.

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Scammy Claus Is Coming to Town: How to Outsmart Holiday Hackers in the Age of AI

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16 holiday scams to watch out for in 2025

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How to identify a fake text message

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Can you get hacked by responding to a text?

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Stay Ahead of Scams: Your 2025 Cybersecurity Tips

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What is the pig butchering scam?

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From deepfakes to bitcoin: The new wave of TikTok scams and how to dodge them

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Facebook scams on the rise: How cybercriminals are turning your feed into a trap

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How to spot sugar baby, sugar daddy, or sugar momma scams

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DMV texted you about an unpaid ticket? It’s probably a scam

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Online gaming scams are leveling up: Here’s how to stay safer

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Is PayPal Safe? Discover PayPal’s safety features and potential risks

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Is WeTransfer safe? What to know about WeTransfer file sharing

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13 Airbnb scams every guest and host should know

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How social media fuels payment app scams

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Gen Z falls for more scams than Boomers: Wall Street influencers discuss why

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Is Booksi legit or a scam? An overview and customer opinions

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Deepfake videos: how to spot them

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CCSPayment scams: How to recognize fake CCS notices

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E-ZPass toll scam: Warning signs + what to do if you see it

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Is Shein legit? What you should know before shopping

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Trust me, I’m (not) real: deepfakes fuel the latest scams

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18 Venmo scams and how to spot them

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Why Fake Online Stores Are Surging — And How to Spot Them

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Phone scams targeting seniors to be aware of

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Is Etsy legit? 9 Etsy scams to avoid

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How to avoid toll road scams and protect yourself

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Tech support scams: How to spot and avoid them

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Sneaky scammer tactics you need to know about

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5 tips to beat scammers this Slam the Scam Day

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$3.4 billion were lost to scams targeting seniors in 2023

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15 PayPal scams to know and avoid

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13 OfferUp scams and how to avoid them

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14 cryptocurrency scams to avoid

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Beware the 'Secret Sister' scam this holiday season

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Tis the season for holiday scams

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Protecting yourself from disaster-related scams

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Norton Cyber Safety Pulse Report: Scams in the digital age

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Do you know the common tactics of scammers, thieves, and used car salesmen?

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5 Types of phishing emails to watch out for

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Phictionary – the phishing dictionary every digital citizen should read

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What is a robocall? A definition + how to avoid robocalls

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Elderly scams: Scammers target seniors, and tech makes it easier

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7 ways to teach your kids about online scams

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What is a fake antivirus software? An overview of rogue security software

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IRS scam calls: Fake vs. real IRS contact

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Q&A: What should I do about those weird text messages with random letters and numbers?

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14 ways to avoid vendor fraud and other precautions for a cyber-safe wedding

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Event scams: 5 things to avoid as big events come back

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Want a puppy to keep you company during COVID-19? Avoid puppy scams and puppy mills

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Unemployment scams and COVID-19: How to identify scams and help protect against them

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Watch out for "free" movie and television scams during big events

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Social engineering scams on social media

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Avoiding ransomware scams on social media

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Top 5 social media scams

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5 tips to protect yourself from online travel booking scams

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