The NCSC has previously reported on several phishing campaigns in which scammers exploited hotel bookings to obtain payment information.
Category: Consumer Rights
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Consumer Rights Oct 19, 2026Massachusetts Scam Alert Today: Fake Warrants Demand $80K
By Natalie Rhodes, 7 hours agoLudlow, MA — Massachusetts residents are being warned about an elaborate law enforcement impersonation scam involving fake federal arrest warrants, forged court documents and demands for as much as $80,000 in supposed bond payments.
Consumer Rights Oct 19, 2026Consumer Alert: A Chili viewer stopped an utility scam before the caller got a payment
CHILI, N.Y. — An alert Chili resident stopped a utility scam and hopes his story will help others avoid similar trouble.
Consumer Rights Oct 17, 2026AARP scam alert: Fake bank alert: Don’t hand over your code
The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline (877-908-3360) is hearing from more people about bank impersonation scams.
Consumer Rights Oct 17, 2026Beware of fake bank emails urging urgent account verification, experts warn
An email that looks like it came straight from your bank could actually be a trap designed to steal your personal and financial information.
Consumer Rights Oct 15, 2026Beyond Microsoft 365: The Open-Source Movement Rebuilding Office in Rust
Independent developers are building clean-room, open-source replacements for Microsoft Office in Rust. Explore how native desktop engineering is challenging SaaS subscription lock-in.
Consumer Rights Oct 15, 2026Local AI Guide: How Open-Weight Models Are Breaking Cloud Monopolies
Creators and developers are shifting away from cloud AI subscriptions to run open-weight models directly on personal hardware. Explore the technical breakthroughs, RAM requirements, and zero-subscription tools making private local AI possible today.
Consumer Rights Oct 15, 2026Phishing scam targeting Fond du Lac residents
The City of Fond du Lac is alerting residents, business owners, and property applicants about a recent phishing scam.