FBI warns scammers pose as its agents to re-hit fraud victims. Also: fake loan texts, MyChart phishing, IVF breach, Marina ransomware.
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 24, 2026RingCentral Breach Hits 1.6M Accounts as Toll-Text Scam Spreads
Hackers stole 1.6M RingCentral records, toll-text scams spread, and infrastructure threats rise. Plus research-backed family safety steps.
Consumer Rights Aug 24, 2026$275M Real Estate Scam Losses, Brushing Fraud, Iran Water Hacks
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.
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.