Consumer News How Fake Websites Are Scamming Millions

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

Americans are now getting about 2.5 billion robocalls every month, according to YouMail (7), so being careful is your best defense. If a call tries to rush you, it’s likely a trap. The Walmart ... 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

Tis the season for twinkling lights, overflowing inboxes — and scammers working overtime. As Americans rush to buy gifts, book travel and spread holiday cheer, fraudsters are decking the halls with ... 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

‘Please be vigilant:’ lawmakers issue consumer warning against scams this holiday travel season

A bipartisan group of lawmakers banded together ahead of this year’s holiday season to warn consumers about travel scams. 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

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

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

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

Scammers are targeting travelers with fake rentals and sites. Are you sure your next vacation booking is safe?

Avoid prepaying your accommodation reservations in full (unless it's a verified, refundable booking through a reputable platform). And be sure to keep digital copies of your itinerary, receipts, and ... Read More