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.
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Consumer Rights Aug 18, 2026Pokémon Center Breach Leaks Customer Data via Shipping Partner
Pokémon Center and Valve customers in Europe had names, addresses, and order data stolen in a breach at shipping partner CEVA Logistics.
Consumer Rights Aug 14, 202613,689 Trezor Customers Exposed; Apple Pay Text Scam Circulates
The feature targets the flood of fraud messages that impersonate people or companies to trick recipients (GBHackers, 2026). For ordinary users, the practical…
Consumer Rights Aug 13, 20264 New Scam Alerts: WhatsApp, Surfshark, Amazon, Akira
A fake Amazon refund text is stealing phone users’ data, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC, 2026).
Consumer Rights Aug 10, 2026FBI: AI Scams Drain $900M as Imposter Fraud Surges
FBI says AI scams drained nearly $900M; FTC warns imposter scams are surging; Framework breach exposes customer data. Plus party invite phishing.
Consumer Rights Aug 10, 2026$8,250 Apple Pay Scam Targets Users
New scams target Apple Pay users and movie fans, while ransomware gangs shift tactics.
Consumer Rights Aug 7, 2026‘Boss Scam’ WhatsApp Alert: MHA Warns Finance Pros of Hijack Fraud
In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission is warning that scammers are impersonating Evite, Paperless Post and Punchbowl with fake event invitations…
Consumer Rights Aug 6, 2026128 Seconds to Stop Ransomware
Microsoft Defender can stop ransomware in 128 seconds, while IRS warns of “new client” scam targeting tax pros.