Consumer News How Fake Websites Are Scamming Millions

BBB warns of fake delivery text scams as holiday packages surge

As millions of people wait for last-minute holiday packages, the Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to be on alert for a rise in delivery scams targeting distracted consumers. Read More

Consumer tip: Watch out for this ‘package delivery’ scam

With online shopping a daily habit for many, scammers are banking on you clicking without thinking. The “package delivery scam” is on the rise, targeting consumers via text, email and even fake ... Read More

Fake Delivery Text Warning Issued To Millions Of Christmas Shoppers

DHL tracking scams are surging by 206% this month, targeting Christmas shoppers. Learn how to spot scams using AI to mimic delivery alerts. Read More

FTC Release: FTC Analysis shows Consumers Have Lost Millions to Rental Scams

New analysis from the Federal Trade Commission shows that since 2020 consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental scams, many of which originated from fake listings on sites like Facebook and Craigslist, ... Read More

Rental scams have cost consumers $65M since 2020

If the advertised rent is a lot cheaper than most rents in the area, it could be a sign of a scam,’ the Federal Trade Commission warned ... Read More

Season’s fleecings: Beware of 5 holiday scams consumers keep falling for

As Americans rush to buy gifts, book travel and spread holiday cheer, fraudsters are decking the halls with fake deals, bogus charities and panic-inducing messages designed to empty wallets faster ... 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

Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know

Amazon is advising millions of its users to be aware of scams amid Black Friday and the holiday shopping weekend. Earlier this month, the company released an email informing consumers about ... Read More

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 you buy, tap the full URL, sanity-check prices, avoid ... Read More

A Walmart ‘robocall scam’ currently sweeping the nation, warns FCC. Here’s how fake employees will try to trick you into giving up your info

The automated calls, explains a press release (1) from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), claim that a Walmart account has been charged for a purchase the victim didn’t authorize. Victims ... Read More

Lottery officials warn of scammers trying to impersonate Mega Millions

If someone believes they’ve won, scammers might try to get them to click on malicious links or wire money for “taxes or fees.” They may also ask for bank account numbers to steal funds. Another common ... Read More

S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs warns of holiday scams

It’s that time of year again. People are into gift-giving and socializing, but consumer advocates are working to get the word out about popular holiday scams. From discount to fake parties, revelers ... Read More