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| Oct 15, 2026 | Deepfake phishing: Don’t be fooled. | Recently, a fake “Veterans & Retired Seniors Grant Program” post circulated on Facebook that appeared to be sponsored by a government official. The post fooled some Veterans into handing over their direct‑deposit information, leading th... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Scam Alert: Fraudulent Calls Impersonating DEA Agents Targeting Mississippi Licensees | Key Takeaways
If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a DEA agent: do not call them back, do not share any information, and do not pay anything. Report the call to ic3.gov, reportfraud.ftc.gov, and the DEA Diversion hotline ... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Protecting You and Your Finances: Phishing | We are continuing our monthly series about cybersecurity and fraud. Each month, MSRS shares best practices to give you the tools you need to protect yourself and your finances. About Phishing
Phishing (pronounced fishing) is a technique whe... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | FTC Publishes Price Transparency FAQs for Auto Dealers | Staff of the Federal Trade Commission today published frequently asked questions on price transparency to help the automobile industry comply with the FTC Act. The guidance reiterates that the advertised price of a vehicle must be the actua... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Warns New Yorkers of a Surge in AI Investment Scams | Consumers Reported Losing Over $8 Billion to Investment-Related Scams in 2025, a 38% Increase from 2024
Scammers Are Looking for Ways to Capitalize on Those Seeking Financial Security
Scams Are Seemingly Attractive Income Opportunities and ... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | SCAM ALERT: Maryland Judiciary warns of text scams about traffic violations at the District Court of Maryland | Government Relations and Public Affairs
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
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SCAM ALERT: Maryland Judiciary warns of text scams about traffic violations at the District Court of Maryland
The Maryland Judiciary is warning th... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Trump Raised Scam Compounds With Xi, Senate Told: China Only Acts for Its Own Victims | By Clayton Lewis
Published: Aug 07 2026, 8:37 AM EDT
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| Aug 6, 2026 | SCAM ALERT: Maryland Judiciary warns of text scams about traffic violations at the District Court of Maryland | Government Relations and Public Affairs
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
SCAM ALERT: Maryland Judiciary warns of text scams about traffic violations at the District Court of Maryland
The Maryland Judiciary is warning th... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | SCAM ALERT: Maryland Judiciary warns of telephone scam about owing money to the U.S. government that appear to be from Somerset County District Court | Government Relations and Public Affairs
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
SCAM ALERT: Maryland Judiciary warns of telephone scam about owing money to the U.S. government that appear to be from Somerset County District Co... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | SCAM ALERT: Maryland Judiciary warns of telephone scam about owing money to the U.S. government that appear to be from Somerset County District Court | Government Relations and Public Affairs
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
SCAM ALERT: Maryland Judiciary warns of telephone scam about owing money to the U.S. government that appear to be from Somerset County District Co... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | DOGE Privacy Lawsuit Survives Dismissal: Discovery May Force Data Reckoning | By Clayton Lewis
Published: Aug 01 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
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| Jul 30, 2026 | Safety Filters From OpenAI, Google, and Meta Missed Every Romance-Baiting Script | By Joshua Mitchell
Published: Jul 30 2026, 9:56 PM EDT
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| Jun 26, 2026 | Imposter scams led fraud reports to the FTC for fifth straight year in 2025, causing $3.5 billion in losses | While 80% of the 1 million reports of imposter scams involved no monetary loss, the other 20% reported losing $3.5 billion collectively, according to the FTC.
Business impersonators got away with $1 billion in 2025, with the highest reporte... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Warns New Yorkers to Beware of Scams Leading Up to 2026 FIFA World Cup | The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning sports fans to stay vigilant and beware of scammers leading up to the FIFA World Cup. Major events attract sports fans worldwide and they also attract scammers. C... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Iowa Judicial Branch Warns of Multiple Scams | Scammers, falsely claiming to be from law enforcement or the Iowa Judicial Branch, are becoming more prevalent, more sophisticated, and more aggressive. The scammers use email, phone calls, and official looking documents sent through the U.... |
| May 29, 2026 | Attorney General Tong Warns Against Job Recruiter Scams | 05/29/2026
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today urged Connecticut job seekers to remain vigilant against elaborate job recruitment scams.
Cybercriminals are impersonating recruiters from legitimate companies to steal money, p... |
| May 8, 2026 | Consumer Alert: Beware of DMV Text Scams | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 8, 2026
Contact: [email protected]
919-538-2809
RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians about a recurring text message scam impersonating the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehi... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | New FTC Data Show People Have Lost Billions to Social Media Scams | New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that, in 2025, nearly 30% of people who reported losing money to a scam said that it started on social media, with reported losses reaching a staggering $2.1 billion.
Social media scams produc... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Reminder: Don’t fall for scams | Posted on Mar 17, 2026 in Highways News, Main, News
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reminding people not to click on links in unsolicited text messages. Several scam text messages have been making the rounds cl... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Don’t fall for ticket scams | Posted on Mar 11, 2026 in Highways News, Main, News
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reminding people not to click on links in unsolicited text messages. Several scam text messages have been making the rounds cl... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | New round of fraud texts impersonating DMV sent to Coloradans | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Scammers impersonating the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles are trying to trick and threaten residents into paying fraudulent fees, agency officials said. A fraudulent text message sent to a Col... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | It’s a Grand Slam: Attorney General Bonta Urges Californians to Beware of Scams on Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day | OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in observance of the Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day, today issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams. In a ... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Member of Transnational Fraud Network Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy that Stole Millions from American Consumers | A Florida man was sentenced to six years in prison yesterday for his participation in a scheme to steal millions of dollars from American consumers’ bank accounts.
“This sentence holds accountable yet another member of a transnational crimi... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | FTC is Seeking Information from 20 Universities on Sports Agents’ Compliance with Law Aimed at Protecting Student Athletes | The Federal Trade Commission is seeking information from 20 universities about whether sports agents who work with student athletes have complied with requirements of the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA), which requires sp... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Hawaiʻi State Judiciary Warns Public About Scam Calls Spoofing Supreme Court Clerk’s Office Number | HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is warning the public about a new scam in which callers pretend to be from the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Clerk’s Office.
In recent days, several people have reported receiving calls from individuals falsel... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Online Marketplace Temu to Pay $2 Million Penalty for Alleged INFORM Act Violations | Whaleco, Inc., which operates the online marketplace Temu, will pay $2 million to resolve allegations that it violated the INFORM Consumers Act of 2023, by failing to provide consumers with required information and tools to help them avoid ... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Addresses Rise in Account Takeover Incidents and Shares Tips to Help Prevent Fraud | The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips on how to recognize and avoid account takeover fraud, a type of identity theft where scammers gain access to an individual’s online account by stealing log... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ‘Smishing’ Scam Targeting NYC Drivers With Fake DMV Texts Prompts Legal Warnings | James Medows, Esq
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Fake DMV texts are scamming NYC drivers with threats about unpaid tickets. Officials warn: don’t click links, verify through DMV, and report to the FTC. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 20... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns North Carolinians about DMV Text Scams | For Immediate Release:
Friday, June 6, 2025
Contact: Ben Conroy
(984) 383-9038
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to be on the lookout for text scams impersonating the North Carolina Department of Motor Veh... |
| May 21, 2025 | Attorney General Ford Joins Federal Trade Commission in Taking Action Against IM Mastery Academy for Deceiving Consumers | Complaint alleges that the investment training operation, currently known as IYOVIA, has taken more than $1.2 billion from consumers since 2018
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announces the State of Nevada and... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Nevada Printer and Mailer Pleads Guilty to Participating in Elder Fraud Scheme | A Nevada woman pleaded guilty today for engaging in a prize notice fraud scheme that defrauded thousands of consumers, many of whom were elderly, across the United States and abroad. Barbara Trickle, 80, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to cons... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims | A Nigerian national was sentenced on Friday to 97 months in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme.
According to court documents, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, 36, was a member of a group of fraudsters that sent person... |
| Feb 16, 2025 | New Yorkers Cautioned Against E-zpass Text Message Scam | Governor Kathy Hochul today is warning New York consumers of E-ZPass text message scams. Consumers have reported receiving SMS text messages attempting to collect tolls. These fake texts are often sent from an international number and reque... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Attorney General Bonta Reminds Californians: Love is Real, But So Are Scams | OAKLAND – On Valentine’s Day, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of romance scams. Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake identity to gain a victim’s affection and t... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Florida Woman Sentenced for Laundering Millions of Dollars from Romance Scams | A Florida woman was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for her role in a money laundering conspiracy connected to romance scams that defrauded American victims.
Cristine Petitfrere, 30, of Miramar, Florida, was sentenced after admitting... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Think Before You Click the Link: Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Package Delivery Text Scams | OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged Californians to beware of package delivery text message scams. These messages often state that there’s an issue with your delivery and include a link to “resolve” the problem. Pack... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 4: Security Summit urges updating digital security to protect businesses, taxpayers from identity theft scams | IR-2024-306, Dec. 5, 2024
WASHINGTON — Because identity thieves target the financial data of businesses and the self-employed using new schemes, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged companies and individ... |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Navigating the Holiday Shopping Jungle: Avoiding Scams and Finding Deals | The holiday shopping season is a double-edged sword. It brings joy and excitement, but it also attracts a swarm of scams. As shoppers flock to online stores, fraudsters lurk in the shadows, ready to pounce. This year, the stakes are higher.... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | Business | 3 Black Friday scams to watch for and how to stay safe | It’s unusual for delivery services to hold up packages or seek payment, because shipping costs are almost always charged to the shipper, not the receiver, says Cliff Steinhauer, director of information security and engagement at the nonprof... |
| Nov 9, 2024 | CBP warns phone scam continues to target citizens | Callers seek information to bypass financial protocols
HOUSTON – Telephone scammers are targeting residents nationwide to gain personal information that would bypass financial security protocols. Anyone receiving any type of call from someo... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Ahead of Veterans Day, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Scams Targeting Veterans | OAKLAND – Ahead of Veterans Day, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning veterans and their families to be aware of scams and fraud, including fraud perpetrated by predatory individuals or companies who exploit... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Navigating the Cybersecurity Maze: Protecting Yourself from Scams | In a world where technology reigns supreme, the shadows of deception lurk around every digital corner. Cybersecurity Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the dangers that can ensnare the unwary. Scammers are like wolves in sheep's clothing... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams | Know scammers’ tactics
Three common tactics used by scammers are based on fear, urgency and money, said security expert Petros Efstathopoulos. Here’s how they work:
— Fear
When a scammer contacts you via phone or email, they use language th... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Peruvian National Sentenced in Transnational Scheme to Defraud Spanish-Speaking United States Consumers | A Peruvian national was sentenced yesterday to 98 months in prison and to pay nearly $700,000 in restitution to his more than 1,100 victims for his role overseeing a transnational fraud conspiracy that targeted recent immigrants to the Unit... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | FTC, DOJ and CFPB Warn Consumers About Potential Scams and Price Gouging in the Wake of Hurricanes and other Natural Disasters | As the nation braces for another major hurricane, the Federal Trade Commission along with the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are warning consumers about those looking to take advantage of natural disaster... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Guarding Against Deception: Navigating Job Scams and Home Security | In a world where opportunity often masks danger, job seekers and homeowners alike must navigate a minefield of deception. Job scams are like wolves in sheep's clothing, preying on the vulnerable. Meanwhile, home security becomes a fortress ... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Business | How to avoid job scams | To protect yourself while job hunting, consider these strategies:Get familiar with popular schemes
One common job scam involves a fraudster impersonating a real company and reaching out to their target by text, email or phone. Sometimes, th... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | VA Fraud Awareness and Reporting | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and VA accredited representatives, like Veteran Service Officers (VSO), are combining forces to ensure Veterans benefits are protected. Veterans and their beneficiaries are often targets of companies ... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Scam Alert | Beware of government imposters
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 03:15pm
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers about two recently reported government imposter scams:
Jury Duty Scam: Scammers may pose as court o... |
| Aug 3, 2024 | Six Members of Transnational Fraud Network Indicted for Scheme to Steal Millions from American Consumers’ Bank Accounts | A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has returned an indictment charging six defendants for their participation in a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars from American consumers’ bank accounts.
According to court documents, Henry L... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Canadian Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Steal Millions of Dollars from Bank Accounts of Thousands of Victims in the United States | A Canadian man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Las Vegas to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to steal millions of dollars from thousands of victims in the United States.
According... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert to Protect California’s Military Community from Common Scams and Fraud | OAKLAND — In recognition of Military Consumer Month, Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to help protect California service members, veterans, and their family members from targeted common scams and fraud. Scammers ofte... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Tennessee Attorney General and Secretary of State Urge Tennesseans to Remain Vigilant Against Rising Threat of Celebrity Scams | NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office alongside the Secretary of State issued a warning to Tennesseans regarding scammers who are trying to use the name and likeness of a favorite celebrity to scam consumers out of thei... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Why are the feds going after Adobe? | Amid a flurry of tech news yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. federal agency in charge of antitrust and consumer harm, announced it was launching legal action against Adobe Inc., and two of its executives, for deceptive... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Health | Scams tied to Ozempic and other new weight-loss drugs are surging. How to protect yourself | Novo Nordisk originally developed the semaglutide it dubbed Ozempic as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, but clinicians found that semaglutide could help people lose significant amounts of weight by suppressing appetite. The Food and Drug Ad... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Illinois Housing Development Authority Warns of Housing Scam | ILLINOIS, June 7 - IHDA does not administer a Section 8 program, nor does it collect personal information or charge fees for housing services
CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is alerting vulnerable households of a... |
| May 25, 2024 | Things are not always what they seem: Beware of identity fraud | (BPT) - Scam artists are constantly changing tactics to steal your personal identifiable information (PII), including account usernames and passwords, Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit and debit card numbers, personal identificat... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Florida man gets 4 years in prison for laundering romance scam proceeds | Romance scams landed a Florida man in prison for four years. Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, of Winter Garden, was sentenced to 48 months in federal court on Tuesday for his role in the fraud network.
Garcia worked with four other people – w... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams | Tuesday, April 09, 2024 | 05:01pm
NASHVILLE - With Tax Day around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of scams related to tax returns. Scammers will try various tactics to get their hands on your mone... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Fraud schemes target older Montanans | Click HERE to view the article.
The numbers are staggering and the effects are long lasting.
Fraud seems to be everywhere and its perpetrators are relentless.
The victims of fraud fall into no particular category, age or educational backgro... |
| Mar 28, 2024 | There's a new scam targeting iPhone owners with a barrage of notifications | Tech There's a new scam targeting iPhone owners with a barrage of notifications
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| Mar 27, 2024 | “MFA Fatigue” attack targets iPhone owners with endless password reset prompts | Enlarge / They look like normal notifications, but opening an iPhone with one or more of these stacked up, you won't be able to do much of anything until you tap "Allow" or "Don't Allow." And they're right next to each o... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Federal Trade Commission Warns of Scammers Pretending to be Agency Staff | The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public that scammers are pretending to be affiliated with the FTC to steal consumers’ hard-earned money.
The FTC will never tell consumers to move their money to “protect” it. The FTC will never s... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | USPA Discovers Organized Criminal Network Targeting Christian Youth Pastors with Phishing Scam | Private Investigator for Phishing Scam - Get Help Now!
Brian Fitzgibbons, an Investigator at USPA Nationwide Security, Exposes Phishing Scheme Against Christian Youth Pastors
Making a payment to these criminals is only inviting them to up t... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Business | Romance scammers: They call you honey, but don’t send them money | By Kimberly Palmer | NerdWallet
Valentine’s Day might put you in the mood to look for love online. Unfortunately, criminals are also on the hunt, but for victims, not romance.
“Meeting people online has opened the door to romance fraud,” sa... |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Gift card scams: How to protect yourself from gift card draining | Personal Finance Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
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| Nov 20, 2023 | Temu Enlists Help of Consumers to Flag Scam Sites, Shares Tips to Shop Safely This Holiday Season | BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Temu is seeking the support of its customers in identifying and reporting scam websites and apps that impersonate the e-commerce platform for fraudulent purposes. The company also provided helpful tips ... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | As Holiday Spending Surpasses Pre-pandemic Levels, Here are Keys to Avoiding Fraud | Fraud artists are working overtime to steal this holiday season, here are suggestions on how to be a savvy shopper for the best deals but also avoid scams
Expect an increase in scams this holiday shopping season, with fraud artists taking a... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Business | How to protect yourself from student loan scams as bills resume | By Eliza Haverstock | NerdWallet
As borrowers gear up for federal student loan bills resuming this fall, they face a revamped landscape that includes a new repayment plan, servicer switches and long call wait times. Another imminent concern... |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Business | How can I remove my card information from a website? | Poonkulali Thangavelu | Bankrate.com (TNS)
When you’re shopping online, you’ve probably seen retailers ask if you’d like to save your card information. While the rationale is that doing so is a convenience for you, it also creates a sticky ... |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Business | 5 credit card scams to watch out for this holiday season | By Jae Bratton | NerdWallet
In the list of things you want to be doing around the holidays, fending off scam artists has to be at the bottom. And yet, the holidays can be a prime time for scammers hoping to take advantage of the busy season... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | During Military Consumer Month, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert to Protect California’s Military Community From Common Scams and Fraud | LOS ANGELES – In recognition of Military Consumer Month — which is observed every July — Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to help protect California service members, veterans, and their family members from targeted c... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Business
Business | How to protect your parents from financial scams | When a scam artist called Cameron Huddleston’s mom to tell her to wire money in order to claim a prize, Huddleston had to intercept the calls. Her mom, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, was convinced she had to wire the money as soon... |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Attorney General Ford Urges Nevadans to Protect Themselves From Cryptocurrency Scams | Carson City, NV – As National Consumer Protection Week continues, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford advises Nevadans to be on alert for cryptocurrency scams. As we increasingly live our lives online, major retailers including AT&T, ... |
| Feb 8, 2023 | How to safely use payment apps | As a frequent PayPal user, I wasn’t surprised to see a payment request on the app pop up. But when I read it, I knew something was wrong.
In the message, a stranger asked me to send them $699 in order to get a “refund.” While I instantly re... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Business
Business | A talk about fraud with older adults can help younger family members, too | People over 60 reported more than $1.7 billion lost to fraud and scams in 2021, according to the FBI’s 2021 Elder Fraud Report. These older adults reported both the most incidents and the highest losses of any group in the report.
But that ... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Attorney General Moody Files Court Action Against Miami Company Sending Foreign Robocalls Around US | Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release
Attorney General Moody Files Court Action Against Miami Company Sending Foreign Robocalls Around US
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.––Attorney General Ashley Moody today filed a court action to stop the flood of ... |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Kokua Line: How do I avoid student-loan scams? | Question: My daughter is inundated with texts about her student loans, saying they need her ID and other information to process her application right now or she will lose out on the forgiveness. I’m pretty sure these are all scams, right? T... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Student Loan Debt Relief Do’s and Don’ts | PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS INVOLVING STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF YOU ARE YOUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST SCAMMERS
DON’T pay anyone who contacts you with promises of debt relief or loan forgiveness. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY ANYONE TO OBTAIN DEBT RE... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Kokua Line: What’s with calls about COVID-19 tests? | Question: I thought they weren’t mailing out the free COVID-19 tests anymore. Why is Medicare calling me about this?
Answer: That’s not Medicare calling; it’s scammers trying to get your Medicare number so they can fraudulently bill the fed... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | FTC sets its sights on ‘unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive practices’ in gig economy | The Federal Trade Commission is looking into the complex and potentially unfair economics and policies of the gig economy for “deceptive, unfair, and otherwise unlawful acts and practices.” Whether it’s forced arbitration, labor misclassifi... |
| Aug 11, 2022 | CBP Warns Residents of Phone Scam | Caller impersonating CBP Officers/Agents
GRAND FORKS N.D. — A telephone scam is targeting residents nationwide in an attempt to gain banking information from unsuspecting residents. SCAM ALERT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and o... |
| Aug 2, 2022 | AG Healey Joins National Bipartisan Task Force Aimed at Combating Illegal Robocalls | BOSTON — Attorney General Maura Healey today announced that her office is joining a nationwide, bipartisan Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against telecommunications companies... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Florida Launches New Military Consumer Protection Online Resource Page | Florida Launches New Military Consumer Protection Online Resource Page
July 11, 2022
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)... |
| Jun 9, 2022 | What to Know Before Buying a Car - SCDCA announces a special joint webinar with the FTC | COLUMBIA, S.C. – Buying a car can be one of the most expensive decisions a consumer will ever make. From financing to fees, the process can be overwhelming. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting a joint webinar with t... |
| Jun 9, 2022 | VIDEO CONSUMER ALERT: Emerging Text Scam Tempts Targets with ‘Free Gifts’ for Personal Information | Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release
VIDEO CONSUMER ALERT: Emerging Text Scam Tempts Targets with ‘Free Gifts’ for Personal Information
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about an emerging text messa... |
| Mar 28, 2022 | CONSUMER ALERT: Wrong Number Text Scam Targets Floridians | Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release
CONSUMER ALERT: Wrong Number Text Scam Targets Floridians
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about texting scams that entice victims with suggestive messages. The... |
| Mar 21, 2022 | VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Releases New Scams at a Glance Resource to Help Floridians Avoid Robotext and Robocall Scams | Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release
VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Releases New Scams at a Glance Resource to Help Floridians Avoid Robotext and Robocall Scams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is releasing a new Scams a... |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Social media scammers stole a huge amount of money in 2021 | Scammers are increasingly turning to social media platforms, with fraud via popular services such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter netting criminals at least $770 million in 2021, according to data from the Federal Trade Commissi... |
| Jan 13, 2022 | FTC says Dun & Bradstreet deceived small businesses about services and pricing | Small businesses, the FTC is on your side. According to a proposed FTC settlement with Dun & Bradstreet, D&B took big bucks from small businesses with the promise to improve their credit reports, but the primary business that benefi... |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Crime and Public Safety
Crime and Public Safety | Boulder County DA warns residents to be aware of possible Marshall Fire scams | The Boulder County District Attorney is reminding residents impacted by the Marshall Fire and those looking to donate to be aware of possible scams.
“Scammers thrive in situations where people are stressed and take advantage of these situat... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | 5 crypto scams to know before you start trading coins | Since cryptocurrency markets are still relatively new and less regulated, they’re more vulnerable to market manipulation. Victoria Gnatiuk/Getty
Cryptocurrency is less regulated than other assets, which can lead to scams, fraud, and financi... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | 5 crypto scams to know about before you start trading coins | Since cryptocurrency markets are still relatively new and less regulated, they’re more vulnerable to market manipulation.
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Cryptocurrency is less regulated than other assets, which can lead to scams, fraud, and financi... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | 5 crypto scams to know before you start trading coins | Cryptocurrency is less regulated than other assets, which can lead to scams, fraud, and financial ruin.
There are various forms of crypto market manipulation, including pump-and-dump schemes and rug pulls.
Investors can avoid several common... |
| Nov 29, 2021 | SDG&E says beware of these utility scams | For years, utility companies have warned of scammers contacting customers, telling them to instantly provide payment or their power will be cut off.
Now, California utilities — and a consortium of nearly 150 North American power companies —... |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Tech View: Beware of phishing and scams with the holidays approaching | PORTRAITS BY ART BY ALICE LLC
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As we enter the holiday season during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can be sure scammers are counting down the days to send their holiday-timed scam and phishing emails.
The pandemic... |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Global chip shortage: Everything you need to know | Image: Shutterstock/Titolino
Nearly every digital electronic device today is powered by semiconductors, which contain silicon and are critical for creating integrated circuits, also referred to as microchips. Cars use ICs for things like di... |
| Nov 11, 2021 | The Clayton Antitrust Act: One of many laws that protects consumers from unfair business practices | The Clayton Antitrust Act is one of several laws prohibiting anti-competitive business behavior in the US.
The Clayton Antitrust Act is meant to prevent conflicts of interest, price discrimination, and guarantees the right to sue for certai... |
| Nov 10, 2021 | The Clayton Antitrust Act: One of many laws that protects consumers from unfair business practices | The Clayton Act has been amended a few times since its passage in 1918. Pattanaphong Khuankaew/Getty
The Clayton Antitrust Act is one of several laws prohibiting anti-competitive business behavior in the US.
The Clayton Antitrust Act is mea... |