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About a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them

Sizable shares also say they have personally experienced such scams. Overall, 36% of U.S. adults say they’ve ever bought an item online that either never arrived (31%) or was counterfeit (17%) and was ... Read More

Wisconsin warns about utility scams, data breaches in November 2025

A Wisconsin winter is dangerous without heat. Now, state officials are warning consumers that scammers may pose as utility providers and make threatening calls. Read More

Consumer watchdogs warn of increase in government shutdown-related scams as workers worry about pay, benefits

With no deal on the table to end the federal government shutdown as of Friday, consumer watchdogs are issuing a new warning about potential impacts to daily life. The ongoing stalemate could threaten ... Read More

Beware of government shutdown scams

Scammers are exploiting confusion around the government shutdown with fake calls and texts impersonating agencies like the IRS and Social Security Administration. TNS expert John Haraburda warns of ... Read More

BBB warns consumers of holiday decorating scams as Halloween kicks off the season

The Better Business Bureau warns of a rise in online scams targeting shoppers of seasonal holiday decorations. Scammers create fake websites with deep discounts to lure customers, then fail to deliver ... Read More

Officials warn of scams related to government shutdown. What to watch for

As Congress faces another budget stalemate, consumer watchdogs are warning Americans to be on guard for scams exploiting fears over the potential government shutdown. State attorneys general and ... Read More