Consumer News Four Phishing Scams You Need To Avoid

Facebook settlement scam emails to avoid now

Scammers target Facebook settlement payouts with fake emails. Learn how to spot real messages stay safe and avoid clicking dangerous links. Read More

4 common scams to watch out for this holiday season

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself. Read More

2 Scams Targeting Veterans Right Now—How to Protect Your Benefits

From phishing attempts to shady business practices, schemes that could drain veterans' bank accounts are making the rounds. The good news? Experts say spotting the red flags is easier than you think, ... Read More

PayPal Alerts Consumers to Phishing Scams and Encourages Safety Tips

During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the company spreads awareness to help people spot and avoid socially engineered phishing scams. "PayPal does not tolerate scams, and we take our duty to ... Read More

‘Fight The Fraud’ campaign launched to help Kansans avoid scams, phishing

MISSION, Kan. — As the holiday season begins, the Kansas Credit Union Association is launching a campaign called “Fight The Fraud.” The statewide campaign is designed to help families recognize scams, ... Read More

Shopping for Black Friday deals? Here's how to avoid online scams.

Before you click "purchase" on a Black Friday online deal, you may want to think twice. As millions of Americans search apps and websites for deals, experts warn that consumers should be on the ... Read More

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, ... Read More

Beware of QR codes to avoid quishing scams

SALT LAKE CITY — You’ve heard of phishing, which is when scammers send emails or text messages in an attempt to steal personal information, hoping you’ll click a tainted link. Quishing is just that, ... Read More

State alerts SNAP recipients to phishing scam involving false threats to restrict monthly benefits

Experts at Peterborough's River Center say they're seeing an increase in applications for food assistance programs like SNAP. Credit: Courtesy photo Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning ... Read More

Seniors, avoid these 15 scams targeting you

While scam artists target anyone and everyone they can if they believe there's a potential for a payoff, they sadly most often focus heavily on senior citizens. Why? That's because many retirees have ... Read More