Winn-Dixie Worker Scanned Scratch-Offs: Lottery Fraud Case
A Florida grocery worker allegedly exploited lottery access to scan scratch-offs, netting tens of thousands in winnin...
Consumer Protection
This tag page gathers 5 Consumer Protection articles highlighting recent lawsuits and regulatory moves so you can spot risk, protect your money, and spend smarter.
85 articlesThought Oprah Backed Weight-Loss Claims? Verify Now
A flashy video claiming Oprah endorses a magic cure can derail your budget in minutes. This guide explains how these ...
Elderly Victims Sent Cash: Protecting Your Finances Today
Scammers exploit urgency and trust to prompt cash withdrawals from seniors. Learn how these schemes work, real-world ...
Pittsburgh 7-Eleven Made Food Fraud: SNAP Case Explained
A downtown Pittsburgh convenience store is at the center of allegations that SNAP benefits were converted to cash and...
Truck Never Arrived. Says: Car Loan Scam Prevention Tips
A high-stakes car-buying scam left a borrower on the hook for $22,000 after funds were wired to a fake dealer. This g...
Seniors Were Told Publishers: Feds Warn of Multimillion Scam
A widespread fraud targeted older Americans by posing as Publishers Clearing House winners. Federal investigators say...
The Black Mentor Pleads: Real Estate Scam Lessons Now
A Milwaukee case shows how a real estate influencer pulled in millions with promises of fix-and-flip profits, then us...
They Allegedly Enrolled People in Life Insurance Scams
A troubling case shows how unauthorized enrollment in life insurance can unfold. Learn how the scheme worked, red fla...
Senate Democrats Press CFPB’s Vought Over Record Deletions
Senate Democrats are pressing CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought over a mass deletion of enforcement records, signal...
Says Billed Medicare $142M: A Personal Finance Look
A high-profile Medicare fraud case shows just how quickly healthcare claims can balloon. This guide explains what it ...
Defendants Still Await Sentencing in $2M Navy Federal Scam
Eight defendants have been sentenced in a parking-lot phone scam that targeted Navy Federal customers, but two defend...
Friends Lost $600 Chasing Upgraded World Cup Tickets
Two Kansas City friends chased upgraded FIFA Fan Festival passes, only to be scammed for $600. This story breaks down...