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

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

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

McAfee Labs Research Reveals the Most Impersonated Brands of Holiday Season 2025 and How Shoppers Can Spot the Fakes

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McAfee today announced the results of the latest research from McAfee Labs, revealing the brands scammers are impersonating the most this holiday season and how ... 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

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

No, you don't have an active warrant for your arrest. How to avoid scams

Scams are increasing at an alarming rate in central Ohio and across the nation, with significant financial losses reported. Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for ... Read More

Holiday shopping scams are growing due to AI; here's how to stay safe

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CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Local victim exposes elaborate bank impersonation scam

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A local woman is sounding the alarm on a complex bank impersonation scam. “I’m haunted by it every day. I can’t get the money back,” Jill Dougherty said. “I hope I can save ... Read More

CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Investigator says bank impersonation scams are increasing locally

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - CONSUMER FIRST ALERT is following up on a local woman who lost $19,000 to scammers in what investigators say is a growing and increasingly sophisticated crime. We’re getting ... Read More

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

Sens. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., sent letters to America’s leading artificial intelligence companies Thursday morning demanding information about how they are handling AI-enabled ... Read More