Suamico woman halts phone return scam after brother’s warning

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

CBS Philadelphia anchor shares how a phone scam cost him $7,000

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.

‘I can’t get over this’: A CBS journalist who reports on scams nearly became a victim himself. Here's how he spotted it before it was too late

A reporter who covers scams nearly fell victim to an imposter scam, but one key fact held him back. Experts comment on why ...
9to5Mac

There’s a devious new free phone scam, to add to the lengthy list

‘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 ...
CNET

The Delivery You Didn’t Order: Breaking Down the ‘Free Phone’ Scam

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 ...
AOL

Watch Out For The 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam Happening Now

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 ...

Your family could be one phone call from a bank scam

FBI reports over $20 billion in internet crime losses. Learn how scammers coach victims before bank visits and what families can do to stop fraud.