Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers

Visa's "State of Scams: Fall 2024 Biannual Threats Report" found that there has been a resurgence in physical theft in the last six months, with criminals buying gift cards or physical products ... Read More

Scammers target children’s social security numbers: How to protect your kids from fraud - WATE 6 On Your Side

A recent data breach involving billions of social security numbers has experts and consumer advocates telling everyone to take steps to protect themselves and their children’s identity. Read More

SF supervisor hosts educational workshops as scams targeting teens on the rise

"Scams with seniors are mainly financial - with the teenagers it's more of social, or on social media, or people are being exploited or taken advantage of by adults on social media," said San ... Read More

Think You’re Safe? How Scammers Are Using PUC’s Number to Target You

Consumers should report fraudulent calls to both their utility provider and the PUC’s Bureau of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-692-7380 or submitting a report online at puc.pa.gov. Suspected ... Read More

Fraud schemes target people of color, feds say - Arizona Daily Star

Black and Latino neighborhoods are disproportionately affected by consumer scams, a recent Federal Trade Commission study found. Fraud schemes target people of color, feds say Skip to main content ... Read More