Scam Alerts

Misery loves company and, following last week’s global computer outage, scammers are exploiting the situation by sending phishing emails and text messages.… ... Read More

CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Viewers report scams

An Action 2 News viewer showed the text to a clerk at the post office who confirmed it’s a scam. They said if the postal service can’t deliver a package, the carrier will leave a slip in the mailbox ... Read More

Fake websites will try to scam consumers out of data, money and peace of mind. Stay alert

Opinion: Better Business Bureau offers tips on how to spot fake websites that seek to dupe and steal from American consumers. Read More

Consumer Alert

While we don’t need all the health gadgets out there, some medical devices can be essential. Consumer Reports explains which ones we should consider. Consumer Reports has a play-by-play of your ... Read More

BBB alert: This phishing scam claims a process server is looking for you

If you’re hesitant to give out this information, they stress the urgency of ... According to a report on BBB Scam Tracker, one consumer shared, "Previously left me a voicemail about a lawsuit against ... Read More

CONSUMER NEWS

Consumer Reports has some tips for keeping all ... air conditioners nonstop while the temperatures soar, we have some new tricks to try to reduce your monthly electric bill. Costco raises annual ... Read More

These are 5 scams to watch out for in 2023, according to a consumer protection expert

If you don't want to fall victim to a scam, it's wise to learn what to watch out for in 2023. CNBC Select sat down with Micheal Bruemmer, VP of Experian Data Breach Resolution and Consumer ... Read More

I-TEAM Consumer Alert: Anti-Virus Attack - Today at 5pm on News Center 7

and the red flags to look out for to protect your money from these scammers. Watch this I-Team Consumer Alert today on News Center 7 beginning at 5:00. Read More

Consumer Alert: NY confirms it’s moving to chip-enabled EBT cards

Right now, the government doles out billions of bucks on cards using the ... But late Thursday afternoon, the New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the office that administers ... Read More

Credit Scams to Watch Out For

At least once a month, there is a story in the news involving various credit scams and their victims. If it happens to you, repairing the damage can be very time-consuming and inconvenient, so it ... Read More

Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert, Warns Californians about Text-Based Toll Charge Scams

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following ... are you out the money, but the scammer now has your credit card number, too. For more information on scams, ... Read More

I-TEAM Consumer Alert: Criminals use computer pop ups to empty bank accounts

News Center 7 Consumer Adviser Clark Howard warns never ... which was kind of creepy and a voice began to say, alert, alert, alert over and over,” Hayes said the voice claimed to be from ... Read More