Consumer Alerts
Consumer complaints, misleading claims, and scam patterns that deserve a closer look.
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What Is a Brushing Scam? Unexpected Packages and QR Code Warnings
Brushing scams use unsolicited packages to support fake reviews. Learn how to check an unexpected delivery, avoid QR-code phishing and report suspicious account activity.
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Bottle Cap Scam: How the Street Shell Game Tricks Players
The bottle-cap street game is a form of the shell-game scam. Learn how staged winners and misdirection draw people into cash wagers, and what to do after a…
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The Hot New Real Estate Scam: Rental Application Fraud Explained
What the real estate scam headline means: rental application fraud, stolen identities, fake listings, and practical steps for renters facing screening errors.
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FBI Scam Calls and Video Meetings: How to Verify the Agent
Fake FBI calls can use real agents’ names, spoofed numbers, and staged video meetings. Learn how to verify the actual contact and report an impersonation.
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Amazon Prime Refund: Is the Settlement Payment or Email Legit?
The Amazon Prime settlement is real. Verify the official website, payment notices, eligibility, and fee warnings before acting on an unexpected refund message.
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What Is the Save Our Bacon Scam? Farm Bill Explained
What is the Save Our Bacon scam? It is not a consumer scam, phishing scheme, or fake bacon offer. The phrase is political criticism of the Save Our…
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The Hillsdale Adoption Scam Explained
The Hillsdale Adoption Scam Movie Explained The Hillsdale Adoption Scam is a 2023 Lifetime movie that tells the story of a couple seeking to adopt a child…
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Gas Station Screw Scam Warning
Did you see a warning claiming that criminals place a screw inside a gas pump nozzle holder so they can charge fuel to the previous customer? The warning…
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AT&T U-Verse Sales Promotion Complaints
Over the years, some consumers have reported concerns regarding AT&T U-Verse sales promotions, rebate offers, and door-to-door marketing practices. Many complaints involve situations where customers believed they were…