Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ experiences with and views of online scams and attacks. For this analysis, we surveyed 9,397 adults from April 14 to 20, 2025.

We at CNET commonly suggest victims contact the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center to share their experience if they've endured any type of fraud or identity theft.

WASHINGTON—Fraud targeting online shoppers and holiday donors continues to surge nationwide, according to a new report from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. As millions prepare to shop and ...

Debit cards are as vulnerable to theft as credit cards and offer limited fraud protection. Depending on how soon you report the fraud, you could be responsible for up to $50 in ...

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Department of Revenue is hoping a new online reporting option will encourage more Hoosiers to notify the state of suspected tax fraud. The new fraud reporting section on the ...

The digital landscape has become a fertile ground for cybercriminals, as evidenced by the FBI's latest report revealing a staggering $16.6 billion lost to online scams in 2024. This figure, sourced ...

Comerica reports that payment fraud is rising, with BEC scams causing over $2.9 billion in losses; businesses must adopt ...

More than 3,700 New Yorkers reported instances of internet fraud or made other complaints about online issues in 2024 — a 44% spike from the year before, according to New York Attorney General Letitia ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Expert Consumers has recognized Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, for its advanced protection against online scams, phishing attacks, and ...