We tend to assume scam victims simply "believed the unbelievable." However, my research published in Social Epistemology suggests something more subtle: Many people don't fully believe the story.

From deepfake calls to phishing emails, AI-generated scams are on the rise. Learn the most common tactics and how to protect yourself.

Every year, about 90% of consumers either fall for or encounter online scams. And while many consumers are sophisticated enough to avoid some of the most common scams, it doesn’t take much for a ...

Scammers are getting sneakier, so we have to be smarter. Here’s how.

Cyber scams are getting smarter: Experts warn that AI-driven phishing, voice cloning, and other advanced tactics will make scams harder to spot in 2026. Familiar tools are being weaponized: From email ...

AI-powered malware is transforming scam compounds into a global cybercrime industry fueled by trafficked workers and willing recruits.

Messages that claim you're due a tax refund are scams. The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number. Don't respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it. Most of us ...

Scamming is rampant. A recent U.S. News survey found that nearly half of Americans surveyed say they receive communications ...

Scam emails are getting better at looking official. This one claims to be an urgent warning from Microsoft about your email account. It looks serious. It feels time sensitive. And that is exactly the ...

How do scam artists fool people out of hundreds of millions of dollars? We may believe that victims of deception are dumber than the rest of us, but the evidence suggests they aren’t. The truth is, ...