Scam texts are targeting people ages 18 to 29 at record levels, with reports of attempted scams among Gen Z tripling.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Several consumer advocacy groups revealed a list of the most prevalent scams targeted at consumers on Thursday. John McCartney recently dealt with a plumbing emergency in his basement ...

AUSTIN, Texas — It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very ...

The federal government has no overarching strategy to counter scams, a new watchdog report found, leaving consumers vulnerable to the kinds of digital crimes that have surged in recent years.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Consumer First Alert starts 2026 looking back on the big scams of 2025, from texts blowing up your notifications to the explosion of cryptocurrency scams. We want to highlight ...

It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, but ...

The holidays are a prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift, and travel more than usual. Staying alert, taking a moment to research unfamiliar sellers or offers, and being cautious ...

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DATA WAS COMPROMISED. YOU’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING WHEN YOUR PHONE PINGS. IT’S A TEXT FROM AN UNKNOWN NUMBER. OF COURSE. IS IT REAL OR ANOTHER SCAM? A NEW CONSUMER REPORTS SURVEY FINDS THAT TECH ...