Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon says his app account was hacked and used to send friends a voice message pretending to be him, citing an emergency.
Category: Consumer Rights
Scams, data breaches, recalls and billing practices — what happened, who is affected, and the concrete steps to protect yourself.
Consumer Rights Oct 6, 2026Saratoga Co. Sheriff’s Office warns of scam call demanding $16K
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (WNYT)- Scammers posing as the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office are again calling people, demanding money and threatening arrest, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
Consumer Rights Oct 6, 2026Wahpeton Police Warn: Scam Callers Are Using the Department’s Own Number and Posing as the Chief
The Wahpeton Police Department is warning about a phone scam using its phone number.
Consumer Rights Oct 6, 2026Fake SAPS Jobs on WhatsApp: KZN Police Warn of R15,000 Scam Using a Senior Officer’s Photo
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have warned of WhatsApp messages offering police jobs in exchange for upfront payments.
Consumer Rights Oct 5, 2026Fort Bend County Sheriff Warns of Fake QR Codes: How a Sticker Can Send You to a Fake Site
Fort Bend County residents are being warned about a scam involving fake QR codes that could put personal and financial information at risk.
Consumer Rights Oct 2, 2026SCAM ALERT: Scam targets Kiwanis members
The Minnesota-Dakotas district of Kiwanis has notified members of a possible scam targeting members.
Consumer Rights Oct 2, 2026Craven County sheriff warns of scam calls posing as deputies
Craven County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam in which callers pose as sheriff’s deputies and use official office phone numbers to appear legitimate.
Consumer Rights Sep 30, 2026HUST Admission Scam Alert: Fake Officers Demand Payment. Here Is What the Scam Looks Like
Hillside University of Science and Technology warned that fraudsters are impersonating its Vice-Chancellor and demanding money to “facilitate” admission.