Effective March 25, you can no longer block third-party sellers from your Amazon Wishlists, which could allow buyers to see your address via delivery updates and tracking information.

While many scams today target people of all ages, older adults are often singled out or suffer the greatest financial harm.

Teaching people what the fraudsters are doing so that they can avoid becoming victims to begin with is a critical part of what the agencies are doing.

In light of National Consumer Protection Week, Cuyahoga County residents reported over $5 million in losses in 2024 as ...

In mid‑2025, the company secured a King County Superior Court order transferring control of more than 75 domains used to market fake five‑star reviews and fraudulent seller accounts, its largest ...

From George Saunders to the National Book Foundation, the literary world has been besieged by fake requests. Just like me.

It's unsettling how easily a normal day can turn into a costly mistake when the wrong call or ...

A bipartisan bill pending in Congress would require social media platforms to first verify a company’s business credentials ...

From viral K-beauty products to Social Security benefits and everyday Amazon purchases, scammers are exploiting trusted names ...

The text claims a recent Amazon order was recalled and links to a very real-looking (but fake) sign-in page. Recall messages create panic so you’ll ...

Unsolicited packages, often containing cheap, low-value items, could be a sign of a scam known as 'brushing' and potential identity theft.