In a separate incident, American Bank trusted ransomware hackers’ claims of data deletion (Cybersecurity Insiders, 2026).
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 3, 2026HMRC Issues Urgent New Scam Warning
HMRC scam scale confirmed. HMRC has now put a number on the problem: customers reported more than 170,000 scam referrals in the 12 months to July 31, 2025…
Consumer Rights Jul 31, 2026Cyclospora Outbreak Update: 1,947 Cases Across 9 States, and a Live Tracker to Watch It
The Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce has grown to 1,947 cases across 9 states, with 98+ hospitalized. Here’s the current…
Consumer Rights Jul 31, 20264 Food Recalls in 1 Week: Lettuce, Eggs, Bacon, and Soup — What’s Affected
A Cyclospora lettuce outbreak, a Salmonella egg recall, and two import compliance recalls all hit within days of each other. Here’s exactly what’s affected and how to check your own kitchen.
Consumer Rights Jul 24, 2026How Federal Cuts to FDA and CDC Food-Safety Oversight Set the Stage for America’s Cyclospora Outbreak
Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 41 states with 4173+ cases amid CDC and FDA budget cuts hindering surveillance and inspection efforts
Consumer Rights Jun 25, 2026Trading Guru Scams: How Instagram ‘Flexers’ Are Robbing Black Investors of Millions
$1.1 billion in investment fraud came from social media in 2023.
Community Jun 24, 2026The Payday Loan Trap: How Predatory Lending Drains Black Communities at 400% APR
Payday loans carry a 396% APR — 16× a credit card. The industry drains $9 billion a year from borrowers.
Consumer Rights Jun 23, 2026Crypto and Black America: Why the Fastest-Growing Investor Group Is Also Getting Hit Hardest by Fraud
Black Americans invest in crypto at 1.6× the rate of white Americans — but crypto fraud losses hit $5.6 billion in 2024.