The fraud spree lasted only 72 hours but cost $17 million By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
Tag: Scam
FBI renews warning about ‘Phantom Hacker’ scam
Teams of scammers claim to be tech support, banks and government agencies By Mark Huffman of…
FTC Sends Money to Consumers Harmed by Student Loan Forgiveness Scam
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $356,900 in refunds to consumers harmed by scammers…
That text about an overdue traffic ticket is probably a scam
Chances are, you’ve gotten a scam text about unpaid toll charges or know someone who has.…
FTC Action Against E-Commerce Business Opportunity Scam Results in Permanent Bans for Owner and his Companies
The remaining defendants in a business opportunity scheme halted by the Federal Trade Commission will turn…
A job scam that college students – and your HR team – need to know about
If you’ll be seeing college-age relatives over the holidays, warn them about a variation on the…
Influence peddling? Bogus “brand ambassador managers” scam prospective influencers
We’ve warned professionals about online job scams involving phony “recruiters” who falsely claim to represent big-name…
Reported crypto scam losses since 2021 top $1 billion, says FTC Data Spotlight
Let’s call it The Recliner Interval – the time it takes for an obscure niche product…
Don’t pay for a prize (scam)
“You’ve won!” are two words likely to get your attention – but sometimes it’s a scammer…
Yes, going to the DMV is the only way to avoid a REAL ID scam
If you want to use your driver’s license to fly, you’ll need a REAL ID. If…
Did a new online friend ask for money? Odds are it’s a scam
Social media can be a great way to connect with new friends, but it’s a different…
Are you looking for treatment for opioid addiction or dependence? Avoid a search scam
When you’re looking to contact a business, you’re probably used to going to Google (or some…
The Xfinity imposter scam is back – with a twist
The original scammer has revived the scheme to victimize Xfinity customers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
FTC shuts down transnational student loan scam
$1 million in assets recovered from the promoters By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 22, 2025…
Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Operators Agree to be Permanently Banned from Industry, Turn Over Assets to Resolve FTC Charges
The operators of an alleged transnational student loan debt relief scam have agreed to be permanently…
FTC Adds Defendants in Case Against Growth Cave Scam
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an amended complaint in its case against the Growth Cave…
That ‘missing teen’ Facebook post could be a new scam
If you share the post as requested, you could be helping scammers By Mark Huffman of…
FTC Action Ends Ecommerce Empire Builders Online Business Opportunity Scam
A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit has put a stop to Ecommerce Empire Builders’ (EEB) business opportunity…
Looking for a new job or considering a business opportunity? Spot signs of a possible scam.
Scammers often target job seekers and prospective entrepreneurs with bogus employment and money-making offers. We know…
Over half of disaster victims say they were scam targets
Disaster victims should be wary of fake construction companies By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 1,…