FTC, FBI, NSA and CISA warnings this week: brushing scams, fake rental listings, and Iran-linked hacks on Siemens PLCs at U.S. water plants.
Category: Consumer Rights
Scams, data breaches, recalls and billing practices — what happened, who is affected, and the concrete steps to protect yourself.
Consumer Rights Aug 23, 2026PHLPost Text Scam Alert: Don’t Click That Redelivery Link
Scammers are sending fake redelivery-fee texts in PHLPost’s name. Medusa ransomware hits 500+ orgs. Japan moves on infrastructure.
Consumer Rights Aug 22, 2026AI Ran Its First Ransomware Attack; Water Plants Face Hack Threats
AI’s first solo ransomware run is on record, the U.S. warns over water-plant hacks, and two breaches hit 3.7M+ records.
Consumer Rights Aug 21, 202627% of Veterans Lost Money to Scams; FTC Warns of QR Brushing Packages
FTC flags QR-code ‘brushing’ packages; 27% of veterans report scam losses; hospitals and schools face new threats.
Consumer Rights Aug 20, 2026U.S. Water Attack Warning, Stripe 35GB Leak, Cl0p’s 40+ Victims
Water facility attack warning, Stripe 35GB leak, Cl0p victim list, school phishing, ransomware tips — today’s safety briefing.
Consumer Rights Aug 19, 202696% of Americans Get Scams Weekly; Quest Breach Confirmed
Phishing is up 94% year over year, 96% of Americans get at least one weekly scam, and Quest Hotels confirms a data breach. Here’s how to stay safe.
Consumer Rights Aug 18, 2026Pokémon Center Breach Leaks Customer Data via Shipping Partner
Pokémon Center and Valve customers in Europe had names, addresses, and order data stolen in a breach at shipping partner CEVA Logistics.
Consumer Rights Aug 17, 2026Holiday Photos Can Reveal Your Location to AI Scammers, Firms Warn
AI can pinpoint where your vacation photos were taken, spam texts are flooding phones, and 39,798 crypto customers were exposed. Protect your family today.