Global scammers are using US tech to fleece people out of life savings

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the ...

PHOTO ESSAY: Two victims on opposite sides of the global scam industry seek to rebuild their lives

One thought he was getting to know “Eliza” and was robbed of his life savings. The other was trafficked to a scam compound, ...

Takeaways from AP/'FRONTLINE' investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the ...

12% of successful scams in 2025 used AI or deepfakes, according to poll of U.S. adults

As AI is adopted across industries, it’s also being taken up by scammers. Around 6% of U.S. adults, or around 15 million people, were scammed out of money last year, a new Gallup and Stop Scams ...

Methodology for AP/'FRONTLINE' investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams

The AP/“FRONTLINE” investigation was based on tens of thousands of leaked scam center files, videos and photos; an analysis ...

Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use US tech to fleece people

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the ...
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Volvo's new EX60 gets a test drive, and the early verdict is 'This is awesome'

Volvo's next electric SUV is drawing plenty of attention after a glowing first-drive video from a popular EV channel.
The Associated Press

Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

Most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams, ...