A new scam is draining older consumers’ savings

The Phantom Hacker Scam has stolen over $1 billion since 2024, preying mostly on seniors’ retirement savings. Scammers use a three-step playbook — ... Read More

Small businesses hit by global scam of fake negative Google reviews

Scammers demand payments from business owners to remove 1-star reviews Victims report losing hundreds of dollars and severe hits to online ratings ... Read More

Experts warn job seekers to stay alert as scams cost millions

Fake job offers are increasing, and a local man shares his story about falling victim to a sophisticated job scheme promising high pay but delivering nothing. Read More

CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Scams target Packers fans with websites, counterfeits

If you’re shopping online, you have to be cautious -- especially, cybersecurity experts say, if you’re searching for deals on tickets or team merchandise, like Packers jerseys. The CEO of BrandShield, ... Read More

'Clone' websites catch out Australian customers as online shopping scams become 'alarmingly' common

Online shopping scams are now one of the most frequently reported scam types and experts say they are alarmingly common, impersonating well-known brands and being promoted in search engine ... Read More

Phishing scams cost users over $12M in August — Here’s how to stay safe

Crypto phishing scams claimed over $12 million from users in August, highlighting the need for the crypto and Web3 community to exercise safety measures. Read More

Stop Medicare scams before they stop you

Medicare scams cost $54 billion in 2024 as fraudsters target beneficiaries with fake calls demanding payments and personal information to steal benefits. Read More

AG Warns About Fake College Websites: How to Protect Yourself and Your Child

Choosing a college or university is one of the most important, and expensive, decisions students and families will ever make. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they are using fake websites to ... Read More

AI Tools Are Spreading Medical Scams Online

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at AI medical scams, using machine learning to derive drugs from nature, Summit Therapeutics’ miss, and more. Read More

Avoid fake Labubus with these BBB tips

It seems like everyone is trying to get their hands on the latest trending toy, the Labubu. Scammers are taking notice and selling counterfeit merchandise or creating fake websites with no real ... Read More