Consumer News Here Are The Companies Scammers Impersonate Most

Walmart impersonation scam targets hundreds of thousands of consumers each week

Scammers pretending to be Walmart employees are preying on consumers, according to the FCC. Here's what to watch out for. Read More

Traveling for the holidays? Beware these common scams, lawmakers warn

Americans lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year in travel-related fraud, according to the Joint Economic Committee. Here's how to avoid getting burned. Read More

Apple is the brand scammers impersonate the most

Scammers are most frequently impersonating major tech brands, especially those tied to popular devices and gaming platforms, like Apple, Nintendo, Samsung, Disney, and Steam, according to new data ... Read More

Beware of 'gift card draining' and two other top holiday scams, US Treasury warns

Here's how to spot the most common cyber scams this holiday season, before it's too late. Plus, five tips to protect yourself. Read More

Google takes a new tactic to fight scammers

Google has filed a lawsuit claiming it identified and is now targeting a sprawling scam operation that uses text messages and fake websites to steal personal and financial data. The accused network, ... Read More

Companies are increasingly falling victim to AI impersonation scams. This startup just raised $28M to stop deepfakes in real time

As scammers use AI to mimic trusted employees, flood help desks, and take over enterprise tools, one startup says the only defense is spotting the invisible signals even perfect deepfakes can’t spoof. Read More

Scammers are hijacking apartment listings and impersonating real estate agents to con prospective renters

Ever scroll through Instagram or TikTok and suddenly stop in your tracks because you see a beautiful apartment for rent for only $1,100 a month? The listing looks real … because it is. The real estate ... Read More

Senators demand answers from AI companies on how they're combating scammers

“With advancements in AI, scams will continue to grow in sophistication, frequency, and impact,” the senators wrote in the letter. “In the early phases of a scam, criminals can use generative AI to ... Read More

Thousands stolen in phone scams as scammers impersonate Grant County deputies

GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — The holidays are here and law enforcement in Grant County and across the country are warning residents to look out for phone scams. The sheriff’s office reported that more ... Read More

Amazon Issues Impersonation Scams Warning to 300 Million

Black Friday is almost here, and as shoppers gear up for one of the biggest retail events of the year, companies are issuing warnings as concerns over cybercriminals rise. This includes online retail ... Read More