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Parking meter scams rearing their ugly head again
There's two ways to use your B.S. detector on these tricksBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 9, 2024Parking ticket and parking meter scams tend to bubble up to the surface once a year, and...
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These are the worst states for spam calls and texts
Losses have gone up as calls and texts have come downBy Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 10, 2024Americans keep losing more money to spam calls and texts.Scammers send out high volumes of...
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A ‘card declined’ message when shopping online may be a sign of a scam
Scammers impersonating online retailers are stealing money and informationBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 23, 2024If you’re shopping online and make a purchase, only to be told your card...
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Feds target companies that use artificial intelligence to swindle consumers
Companies offer fake reviews, bogus legal services, deceptive online storefront dealsBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 25, 2024Like just about anything else, artificial intelligence can be...
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These five things make consumers vulnerable to identity theft
A survey found consumers are aware of the threat but dont always take precautionsBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsOctober 1, 2024Technology is part of modern life but with it, there is the growing...
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Coinstar may be the new way scammers want to get paid
Like gift cards, its untraceable and the money cant be recoveredBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsOctober 1, 2024First, scammers used MoneyGram to get money from their victims. When enough consumers...
View ArticleDEA warns online pharmacies are selling fake pills with fentanyl, meth
The websites can appear legitimate with customer service and reviewsBy Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairsOctober 4, 2024There's been a spike in illegal online pharmacies selling fake pills for Oxycodone,...
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American voters have more political fraud to deal with than ever before,...
Do you know how to spot a fake? Take the testBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsOctober 7, 2024With just a month until Election Day, the gloves are all the way off. But it’s not what Donald Trump may be...
View ArticleInsurers warn of contractor fraud after Hurricane Helene
Be careful of who you give any personal information to extra careful.By Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsOctober 8, 2024As residents in the Southeast recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and...
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The debt collection scam 2.0 is making the rounds
The scam may have resurfaced because so many people are now in debtBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsOctober 9, 2024The fake debt collector scam has been around for at least two decades. It’s...
View ArticleWarning: price gouging and scams abound as the U.S. recovers from Helene and...
If you pay anyone with a gift card, cryptocurrency, cash app, or wire transfer, youll never see your money againBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsOctober 14, 2024 While we’ve experienced 13 major...
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These three words in a message tell you it’s a scam
Its one of the latest red flags that can help you identify an imposterBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsOctober 14, 2024To guard against scams its helpful to look for red flags, things in an...
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Job scams are multiplying and costing victims thousands
The secret sauce scammers are using is WhatsAppBy Gary Guthrie of ConsumerAffairsOctober 17, 2024If someone offered you a job promising you could make $6,000 a month but it winds up costing you...
View ArticleOlder adults lost more than $1.9 billion to fraud in 2023
Most frauds aren't reported, so actual fraud is much higherBy James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairsOctober 18, 2024Older Americans reported losing more than $1.9 billion to fraud last year. That's bad...
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FCC, states go after accused Robocall scofflaw
iDentidad Telecom accused of transmitting illegal robocallsBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsOctober 21, 2024A company called iDentidad Telecom is in trouble with the Federal Communications Commission...
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Los Angeles fire victims may face another threat – rental scams
Theres a sudden housing shortage in LA and scammers may try to exploit itBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJanuary 24, 2025Rental scams are nothing new, theyve been around for years. But in the wake of...
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This scam appears to be taking a toll on consumers
Dont be too quick to believe a message that claims you have an unpaid tollBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJanuary 29, 2025Tolls roads and bridges have phased out human toll collectors in recent years...
View ArticleBeware of government shutdown scams
Its important for consumers to abide by best practices to protect themselves against these scamsBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsOctober 16, 2025Scammers are exploiting confusion around the...
View ArticleThe gas pump scam that can drain your card in minutes
How a simple distraction at the pump can cost youBy Kyle James of ConsumerAffairsApril 20, 2026Scammers distract drivers at the pump to keep transactions open, then offer the next customera cash...
View ArticleLandscaping scams are on the rise — Here’s how homeowners can protect themselves
The landscaper red flags too many homeowners missBy Kyle James of ConsumerAffairsMay 12, 2026Watch for major red flags: Scammers often claim they have leftover materials and pressure you into making a...
View ArticleThinking about going solar? Here's how to avoid any costly contract mistakes
How to spot the warning signs of a risky solar contractBy Kyle James of ConsumerAffairsJuly 1, 2026Don't trust high-pressure solar sales. Be skeptical of promises like "no electric bill" or "this deal...
View ArticleLooking for a pirated copy of The Odyssey? It could cost you far more than a...
Don't let a free movie become an expensive mistakeBy Kyle James of ConsumerAffairsJuly 23, 2026Scammers move fast. Fake download sites appeared within hours of the The Odyssey's film release,...
View ArticleWhy more seniors are keeping a 'scam script' next to the phone
A prepared response can stop a scam call coldBy Kyle James of ConsumerAffairsJuly 29, 2026A simple script can stop a scam. Many seniors keep prepared responses by the phone to avoid high-pressure...
View ArticleThe viral $119 Target MacBook deal looked legit — until I clicked
The too-good-to-be-true deal led somewhere I never expectedBy Kyle James of ConsumerAffairsAugust 12, 2026The viral $119 Target MacBook deal isnt real following it leads to a third-party rewards site,...
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I sold a truck on Craigslist. Here are the scams I encountered —and how to...
Think youve found a buyer? Watch for these Craigslist red flagsBy Kyle James of ConsumerAffairsAugust 12, 2026Beware of vehicle history report requests: Never pay for a report from a site a buyer...
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