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# Scams

As Roblox scams surge, our security pro picks NordPass with 58% off right now

We recently reported on the Roblox scammers now buying ready-made phishing kits that steal passwords and two-factor codes. So, we asked our security expert Ben what was the best way to stay protected.

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Pcgamer ·8 days ago

I've added scams to GTA 5, but I might have scammed myself

I'm modding GTA 5 every day in a quest to either transform it into a PC version of GTA 6 or break it entirely. Come back tomorrow to find out what new horrible thing I've done to Rockstar's baby, or check out what I got…

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TechRadar ·21 days ago

FBI claims fake cop scams are costing victims billions —here's what to look out for

$1. 6 billion has been claimed by scammers impersonating police and government officialsThe FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received almost 61,000 complaints concerning such scams between January 2025 and…

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Fake FBI social media scams are on the rise — here's what to look out for

Scammers are pretending to offer FBI support to victimsVictims are becoming double-victims after falling for this trapFBI's IC3 warns never to pay for support – support will come from law enforcement Scammers are…

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TechRadar ·3 mo. ago

Experts warn Airbnb scams are on the rise as summer holidays arrive

Airbnb scams have surged 30x since 2023, including a sharp rise this yearCriminals hijack legitimate host accounts to to trick holidaymakersStaying safe isn't so straightforward as threats evolve Airbnb-related scam…

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TechRadar ·3 mo. ago

Holiday season is here — but watch out, hackers are launching more phishing scams and attacks than ever before

Check Point Research warns summer vacation scams are surging, with hospitality/travel firms hit by 2,291 weekly attacks in May 2026 alone Attack volume doubled vs.

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9to5Google ·4 mo. ago

Google sues cybercrime network that used Gemini for financial scams

Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercrime organization that was using Gemini to power its financial scams, while Google is also pushing for stricter laws that are more relevant to an AI era.

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TechRadar ·4 mo. ago

Conan O'Brien enters the cybersecurity battle as AI scams become harder for employees to recognize and avoid

Conan O'Brien fronts a new cybersecurity training video series Adaptive combines comedy and security awareness for corporate employees AI-generated scams are becoming harder for workers to identify Cybersecurity…