Consumer News Social Media Scams Have Hit An All Time High

Scams are exploding during the holidays. Here's how to stay safe.

Welcome to the holiday scamming season. The criminals know we're stressed, and they're ready to pounce in all sorts of ways to steal our cash. Read More

New Malwarebytes Research Reveals Social Media and Marketplaces Are Hotbeds for Holiday Scams

Malwarebytes, a global leader in online protection, shared new research exposing how social media and online marketplaces have become hotbeds for holiday shopping scams. Scammers show up where ... Read More

What to know about social media ‘spoofing’ scams

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) make it easy to stay connected, but they also make it easy for scammers to exploit users. One common tactic is ... Read More

Consumer Reports study finds surge in texting and messaging scams

Washington, DC – Consumer Reports (CR) along with Aspen Digital and the Global Cyber Alliance, released the fourth annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report today, marking the beginning of Cybersecurity ... Read More

No, the CFPB is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle and Cash App

Read full article: A cooler, nice Thanksgiving. Then, a STRONG cold front arrives this weekend People blame SAWS’ new digital meters for high water bills Free money from Zelle or Cash App just for ... Read More

All the scams targeting learner drivers – from test booking to lesson discounts

Learner drivers are increasingly being scammed on social media by fraudsters offering driving lessons and tests that do not exist, a bank has warned. TSB said losses among learner drivers had more ... Read More