Consumer News How To Protect Your Parents From Scams

Experts are warning about an increase in scams using AI. Here's how to protect yourself.

It can start with a phone call that sounds like a loved one, or maybe it's an email that looks like it's from your bank. Instead, it's artificial intelligence trying to fool you into giving up your ... Read More

'Sharenting' can lead to cyber bullying, identity theft, and online harassment

It found after surveying 1000 UK parents, one in six reported that their child had been a target of cyber bullying, identity theft, and online harassment just to name a few. Platforms make it easy, ... Read More

National program helps seniors spot scams as losses surge

The Federal Trade Commission says criminals are posing as IRS agents, law enforcement officers or other officials, often over the phone or online, to steal thousands of dollars at a time. Read More

Consumer Rules with Robyn: How to protect yourself as AI makes scam messages harder to spot

SALT LAKE CITY — Remember the text you got about the toll you still owe or the one about paying extra money to get your delayed USPS shipment? Those are just a couple of the many types of text ... Read More

My 85-year-old grandmother nearly lost $50,000 to a sophisticated scam. Here’s how it worked and how you can protect your loved ones

After receiving a call from someone claiming to be from her bank, Greg’s grandmother was told she owed $50,000 due to a fraudulent charge. The caller then connected her with someone posing as a ... Read More

BBB CONSUMER TIPS: What is Ghost Tapping? How to spot and avoid tap-to-pay scams

Tapping your card or phone to pay has become second nature for many. It's quick, easy, and you don't even have to hand your card to anyone. But scammers are finding ways to take advantage of this ... Read More

AI Scams: How To Stay Safe In The Age Of Voice Cloning And Deepfakes

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance but it's also empowering fraudsters with new and sophisticated ways to trick consumers. From voice-cloning scams to ... Read More

Senators press Match Group over romance scams

Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) are demanding answers from Match Group, parent of Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid. The bipartisan lawmakers want details on how the company ... Read More

Two US Senators Urge Tinder Parent to Act Against Dating Scams on Its Apps

(Reuters) -Two U.S. senators sent a letter to Tinder parent Match on Wednesday, pushing for action against dating scams on the company's platforms and asking for information about its efforts to ... Read More