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Your State’s Scam Reality: What New Research Reveals Across All 50 States
Sep 29, 2026 | 16 MIN READ
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What Scams Look Like in Your State: A 50-State Breakdown
No matter where you live in the U.S., AI-driven scams and deceptive content are increasingly filling our...
Your State’s Scam Reality: What New Research Reveals Across All 50 States
New McAfee research reveals how scams are increasing Americans’ mental load, changing online behavior and creating different risks across all...
FBI Warns of Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams: What They Are + How to Protect Yourself
Learn how to recognize a law enforcement scam or fake call from police with FBI IC3 insights and proactive safety...
Fake HBO Max Ads Spread ClickFix Malware on Reddit: This Week in Scams
ClickFix scams are back in the news after malicious HBO Max ads appeared on Reddit. Learn how these attacks work,...
Up to 150 Million Driver’s License Records Exposed in IDScan Breach: What to Do Next
IDScan has confirmed a data breach involving driver’s license and government ID information. Here’s what consumers should know and how...
Carhartt Data Breach Reportedly Exposes Millions. What to Know This Week in Scams
Carhartt customer data tied to 12.9 million accounts was leaked online. Here’s what the breach means, the scams to watch...
Airport Wi-Fi Data Breach Exposes Millions of Travelers: This Week in Scams
A cyberattack affecting Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports exposed customer and Wi-Fi sign-up data. Here’s what travelers should know...
Pokémon Center Breach Shows Why Your Delivery Data Matters: This Week in Scams
A Pokémon Center logistics breach exposed customer contact and order information. Here’s what shoppers should know about phishing risks and...
WeedHack Returns: How SEO Poisoning is Leading Minecraft Fans to Malware
McAfee Labs found active websites still spreading WeedHack malware to gamers, using fake Minecraft clients, lookalike sites, SEO poisoning, and...
Fake “The Odyssey” Downloads Are Spreading Malware: This Week in Scams
Fake downloads and streaming sites for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are reportedly spreading malware and stealing personal information. Here’s how...
GTA 6 Is Coming. So Are the Scams. Here’s What McAfee Experts Found
GTA 6, Meccha Chameleon, Minecraft, and other blockbuster games are drawing scammers looking to exploit eager players. Learn how to...
