5 steps to protect your finances from family scams

Family fraud endangers seniors when relatives exploit their trust, but removing personal data online and monitoring identity can prevent financial harm to aging parents. Read More

National Consumer Protection Week: New scams exposed, how to keep your ...

Report scams – If you receive a suspicious message, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your local authorities. For more consumer protection tips, visit FTC.gov . Read More

New Consumer Report investigates deepfakes and how to protect yourself

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. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are ... Read More

Here’s how to avoid most common scams

Instead of paying them, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests you stop communication, save the messages and reach out for help. You can report this to your local police and local FBI ... Read More

Here's how AI might protect you from scams - ConsumerAffairs

But now, one company says it can show how AI can protect consumers from scams. CUJO AI, ... Mark Huffman has been a consumer news reporter for ConsumerAffairs since 2004. Read More

Amazon warns Prime customers of impersonation scams, according to report

Amazon emailed its Prime subscribers — around 220 million — that it has become aware of an increase in customers reporting fake messages about subscriptions, Forbes reported on Friday. Read More

WATCH: ‘Don't Be a Victim': Protecting yourself from scams

Watch “Don’t Be a Victim,” on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC10, the NBC10 streaming channel and in the video embedded on top of this article. Read More

Back-to-school scams and fraudsters to beware: What families must know

As parents and students embark on back-to-school season, experts are cautioning that criminals are taking sneaky opportunities to rip off Americans through a variety of scams, many of which have ... Read More

Online sales safety tips: How to avoid counterfeit cash scams

Consumers can protect themselves from online purchase fraud by verifying cash authenticity and meeting in safe, public locations. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app. Download ... Read More

Here’s how to stay safe from scams - The Mercury News

NEW YORK (AP) — October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams. “Scams have become so sophisticated now. Phishing ... Read More

DOS: Consumer Protection warns elders of financial scams

The New York Department of State’s Consumer Protections division is highlighting ways older adults can spot financial scams as the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center finds investment… ... Read More