Montana Resident Lost Tens: Online Scam Warning and Tips
A Montana resident lost tens of thousands online, illustrating how fast a scam can drain savings. This guide breaks d...
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.
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Three People Checked Into a Bluffton Hotel? Protect Your Card
A real-world hotel-charge fraud case highlights how easy it is for card data to be misused. This practical guide show...
Relatives Didn’t Know Life Policies: A Fraud Case Uncovered
A Midwest investigation reveals how life policies can be opened in relatives’ names without permission. This guide ex...
Drive-Thru Customer Handed Over: Guard Your Cards Today
A routine drive-thru moment can turn into a wallet scare. This article explains how card fraud can occur in drive-thr...
Fake Officer Said Missed: Spotting Jury Duty Scams Fast
A chilling cold call can target your wallet and your rights. This article explains how the fake officer said missed s...
Thought Bought Patriotic “Made” Shirts: Return Clues
A shopper thought she bought a patriotic made in USA shirt, but the return address told a different story. This guide...
Consumer Groups Probe Compass MLS Deals Draw FTC, DOJ Scrutiny
A broad coalition asks federal regulators to review Compass International Holdings’ data-sharing agreements with mult...
Multiple Lawsuits Claim Hometap Over TILA Violations
In a wave of filings, multiple lawsuits claim hometap mischaracterized its HEI agreements and breached TILA, intensif...
Watch Out: Paving Crew Quoted Foot Scams Exposed Today
An uncalled paving crew showed up to a Lexington home, quoting a tempting price that ballooned into a $78k bill. This...
Protecting Families Loved Jail Roster From Scams Today
When a loved one appears on a jail roster, scam artists step in with urgent payment requests. Learn how to spot these...
Fake FIFA Gear Sold: How to Protect Your Wallet and Stay Safe
Fans in and around Houston faced a wave of counterfeit FIFA gear tied to a multimillion-dollar crackdown. This guide ...
Lawmakers Move to Shield Consumers From AI Advisors
A bipartisan push in Congress seeks a federal registry for trusted AI agents and a fiduciary standard for robo-adviso...