New scams target Apple Pay users and movie fans, while ransomware gangs shift tactics.
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 9, 2026$900 Million Lost to AI-Powered Scams
AI-powered scams have drained nearly $900 million from Americans, according to the FBI.
Consumer Rights Aug 8, 20262,000 Seniors Targeted in Gold Bar Scam
New York AG warns of gold bar scam targeting seniors, while Framework customer data is accessed in a breach.
Consumer Rights Aug 7, 2026‘Boss Scam’ WhatsApp Alert: MHA Warns Finance Pros of Hijack Fraud
In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission is warning that scammers are impersonating Evite, Paperless Post and Punchbowl with fake event invitations…
Consumer Rights Aug 6, 2026128 Seconds to Stop Ransomware
Microsoft Defender can stop ransomware in 128 seconds, while IRS warns of “new client” scam targeting tax pros.
Consumer Rights Aug 5, 2026Cyber Scams on the Rise
Kerala Police warns of ‘ClickFix’ cyber scam, phishing emails reach all-time high
Consumer Rights Aug 4, 2026New Job Scams, AI Fraud, and Ransomware Attacks Surge This Week
A ransomware attack on a Nidec subsidiary has also been reported, with possible information leakage (Yahoo Finance, 2026).
Consumer Rights Aug 3, 2026Scammers Impersonate FBI, Target Water Utilities
CISA has warned of a significant increase in attacks targeting internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the water and wastewater systems…