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Category: Consumer Rights
Scams, data breaches, recalls and billing practices — what happened, who is affected, and the concrete steps to protect yourself.
Consumer Rights Sep 26, 2026Fake Mail Notices Used to Demand Cryptocurrency in ‘Letter Phishing’
Summary – A so-called “letter phishing” scam is spreading in which fraudsters post fake mail delivery notices outside homes, induce victims to make phone calls, and then demand virtual assets (cryptocurrencies).
Consumer Rights Sep 26, 2026“Claiming to Be Hyun-Song Shin, Bank of Korea Governor: ‘I’ll Teach
Recently, there have been repeated incidents on social networking services (SNS) where accounts impersonating well-known figures such as Hyun-Song Shin, Governor of the Bank of Korea, are used to solicit investments, prompting the need for caution.
Consumer Rights Sep 26, 2026Called After Seeing “Registered Mail” Sticker… Warning Issued for
“Believing the ‘Registered Mail Notice,’ Victims Call First…
Consumer Rights Sep 26, 2026Scammers targeting loyalty rewards programs: here’s how to stay safe
Banking loyalty programs are being targeted by scammers amid one of the biggest revamps of these programs in decades.
Consumer Rights Sep 25, 2026Scammers pretend to be Toombs County inmates to get money from
Scammers are calling friends and family of people locked up in the Toombs County Detention Center, pretending an inmate needs money right away.
Consumer Rights Sep 25, 2026How to report a platform that doesn’t take down your intimate images
You reported an intimate photo or video shared without your consent.
Consumer Rights Sep 25, 2026Onslow County Sheriff’s Office warns of bond, ankle monitor phone scam
ONSLOW COUNTY — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers posing as law enforcement personnel and demanding money to release people from jail.