Verification code scams have been around as long as verification codes themselves, and the Google Voice scam specifically is one that refuses to fully go away â likely because itâ s so easy to fall ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — If you’re looking to buy or sell items online this holiday season this warning is for you. Federal investigators say fraudsters are using contact information posted on these ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) is warning residents of scammers attempting to take advantage of your distress. Lost pet owners should be on alert, the ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a fantastic security measure, but not all 2FA is created equal. SMS-based 2FA is by far the least secure authentication option, and yet, far too many companies use ...

The Google Voice scam, in which scammers take over your phone number, has become a common form of identity theft. Through Google Voice, scammers can make spam calls that are traced to your phone, not ...

TikTok user Michel Janse (@michel.c.janse) unfortunately found herself on the receiving end of one of these scams, which resulted in someone gaining access to her online identity. However, the woman ...

Google is changing the way you confirm if contacts are legit. The company has begun rolling out a QR code to verify that the person you're communicating with is, in fact, who they say they are, ...

If you sell items on Facebook Marketplace or any of the many other online platforms, consumer advocates warn you could be the target of the Google Voice scam. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) ...

Losing a pet can be stressful and emotionally taxing, but throw in scammers seeking to take advantage of the tragedy and you can end up with a time consuming, financial mess. That's why Escambia ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A warning is coming from local experts about a scam hurting people who sell items online. It’s known as the “Google Voice verification scam. The FTC says scammers contact you ...

In general, I like technology that makes it easier for me to communicate. But in the AI age, convenience can lead to deception — and trouble. These days, most cyberscams are designed to steal personal ...