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The spammers. The scammers. And you. Telemarketers and junk mail has evolved in the digital age to a behemoth of persistent trickery. In Scammed, we help you navigate a connected world that’s out for your money, your information, or just your attention.

Nelly Korda of the United States tees off on the 17th hole during the third round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open 2025

If you think you're talking to an LPGA golfer online, no you're not

Phishing campaign via mobile device

What is 'Scattered Spider'? How this massive phishing scam worked.

An elderly woman looks into the camera holding a landline telephone.

Meet 'Daisy' an AI bot that wastes phone scammers' time

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Somehow crypto scams grew by nearly 50 percent last year

Remember crypto scams? You should. They never actually left.

09/10/2024

By Matt Binder

Bitcoin on a red backlit keyboard

Bitcoin on a red backlit keyboard

New online scam claims to have proof your spouse is cheating on you

This latest sextortion scam even uses your 'cheating' wife or husband's real name.

09/07/2024

By Matt Binder

Scam email

Scam email

Are you one of the billions impacted by a data breach this week? Here's what you can do about it.

Protect yourself with these tips.

08/09/2024

By Matt Binder

Hacker on a laptop

Hacker on a laptop

[Update: Meta responds] Scammers are using Meta's copyright takedown tool against influencers

Content creators already have to deal with this issue on YouTube. Now it's spreading to other platforms.

07/31/2024

By Matt Binder

Facebook and Instagram app logos

Facebook and Instagram app logos

AI-generated Elon Musk videos flood YouTube with fake eclipse streams to promote crypto scams

The fake solar eclipse streams are racking up hundreds of thousands of views.

04/08/2024

By Matt Binder