Scam Alerts & Consumer Warnings
Scams evolve fast, and the most effective ones look legitimate until the moment they cost you. This hub collects our consumer-protection investigations into the schemes, fake offers, and deceptive tactics currently in circulation.
Each alert explains how the scheme operates, the red flags to watch for, and the steps to take if you have already been affected. Read the alerts below to know what to avoid and how to report it.
All Scam Alerts
Amazon Brushing Scams: How to Identify and Protect Yourself
Understand how Amazon brushing scams work, why you receive packages you did not order, and what steps to take to protect your personal information and Amaz...
Read alert →Cryptocurrency Romance Scams: The Pig Butchering Epidemic
Learn about pig butchering scams where criminals build fake romantic relationships to lure victims into fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms, how...
Read alert →How to Identify Phishing Emails in 2026
Modern phishing emails have become sophisticated enough to fool experienced internet users. This guide covers the latest techniques scammers use, including...
Read alert →Tech Support Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them
Tech support scams continue to evolve, using pop-up warnings, fake virus alerts, and impersonation of Microsoft, Apple, and Google support teams to trick u...
Read alert →Remote Work Job Offer Scams: Red Flags and Prevention
The rise of remote work has created opportunities for scammers who post fake job listings, conduct fake interviews, and request personal information or upf...
Read alert →Online Rental Scams: Protecting Yourself When Apartment Hunting
Fraudulent rental listings on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and even legitimate rental platforms use stolen photos and below-market pricing to collect ...
Read alert →Social Media Marketplace Fraud: Facebook and Instagram Scams
Facebook Marketplace and Instagram shopping scams have surged, with sellers taking payment for products that never ship, selling counterfeit goods, and usi...
Read alert →Subscription Trap Scams: Free Trials That Are Not Free
Many online services use dark patterns to convert free trial signups into recurring subscription charges that are difficult to cancel. This guide exposes t...
Read alert →AI Voice Cloning Scams: When Criminals Sound Like Your Family
Advances in AI voice cloning allow scammers to replicate voices from just seconds of audio, enabling convincing phone calls that impersonate family members...
Read alert →Investment Guru Scams: Fake Mentors and Course Sellers
Self-proclaimed investment and trading gurus use social media to sell expensive courses and mentoring programs that promise extraordinary returns. Most of ...
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