Consumer News How Fake Websites Are Scamming Millions

Fake 'Amazon' sites are exploding before Black Friday — how to not get scammed

Fake Amazon and eBay sites are spiking ahead of Black Friday, using real logos, photos, and “too good to be true” prices to fool shoppers Before yo ... Read More

Criminals are primed to take advantage of holiday shoppers. Watch for these 5 scams.

Criminals are targeting shoppers with fake websites, bogus charities and other fraudulent pitches, according to insights from Visa. Read More

5 Black Friday scams that can ruin any 'deal' (and how to avoid them)

Black Friday brings a spike in scams: ghost deal sites, fake delivery texts, bogus “store closing” ads, counterfeit luxury/tech, and fake support lines ... Read More

Don't Waste Your Money | Watch out for holiday shopping scams fueled by AI and social media

As online sales ramp up and AI-driven ads flood social media, scammers are getting more creative — and shoppers could easily get caught. Read More

Holiday charity scams surge as donation season peaks

This time of year we're flooded with appeals from charities - real and fake ones - 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom listens to AARP's Fraudwatch to glean how to give without getting taken by fraudsters. Read More

Smishing scams pose multi-million dollar threat to U.S. consumers; how to avoid them and others

Smishing scams continue to threaten consumers nationwide, with U.S. residents reporting losses totaling $470 million to fraudulent text messages designed to steal personal and financial ... Read More

AI scams surge: how consumers and businesses can stay safe

For businesses, the consequences of AI-driven scams extend far beyond financial loss. Brand reputation and customer trust are often the first casualties. When a scam impersonates a company’s customer ... Read More

Possible fake website used to scam people out of big money

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla — A bizarre scam involving what could be a fake website is hurting customers and making a central Florida business look bad. At least two people lost more than $20,000 in this scam ... Read More

Better Business Bureau warns of Halloween costume scams

SAN DIEGO — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a consumer alert regarding Halloween costume scams, warning shoppers about fraudulent websites offering steep discounts on popular costumes. Read More

AI scams fuel rise in fake online car sales. How California is trying to protect consumers.

Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases we make, and more people are turning to online marketplaces for deals on used cars. But thanks to artificial intelligence, you're more likely than ever to ... Read More

Australians left exposed as tough new anti-scam laws stall for months

Australians lost $260 million to scams in the first nine months of 2025, with almost 160,000 reports made to Scamwatch. This represents a 16 per cent increase in losses, despite a drop in reports. Read More