Consumer Reports investigates the rise of deepfakes, revealing how these high-tech scams work and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

How to protect yourself from HELOC fraud First of all, keep in a safe place any account-related paperwork and borrowing tools, like checks or cards (some lenders, like PNC, issue both).

Here's how to take steps to protect yourself from the health effects of wildfires, including wearing N95 masks and properly cleaning up ash.

The Los Angeles wildfires have been generating large amounts of smoke that can include toxic fumes and fine particulate matter. Here are ways to protect yourself.

Houston police are warning residents about a crime trend called "jugging," where criminals target individuals leaving banks with large cash withdrawals, often following them to their next location ...

Search for yourself at Spokeo, Whitepages, and BeenVerified to see if your personal information is listed. If you are listed, check the help section to see how to opt-out.

Your Social Security Number is one of your most valuable personal assets. In today’s digital world, protecting your identity isn’t optional, it’s essential. Stay alert, stay informed, and ...

Forecasters at the National Weather Service predict "above-normal" activity for the 2025 hurricane season. Here's what to do before, during and after a hurricane.

One of the best ways to protect yourself is to stay informed, and check your local air quality through the government’s AirNow website, which includes six color-coded categories that correspond ...

POS scams are difficult but not impossible to pull off. Here’s how they work—and how you can protect yourself.