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Consumer Scam Alerts & Investigation Reports

These videos break down trending scams, fraud schemes, and deceptive practices that target everyday people. From bank impersonation calls to subscription traps and fake government messages, consumer reporters and investigators help explain how these scams work—and how to stay ahead of them.

Featured Consumer Scam Alert Reports

Consumer Alert: Local woman loses thousands in gift card scam.

Consumer Alert: Local woman loses thousands in gift card scam

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Consumer Alert: Local woman loses thousands in gift card scam

Atlanta News First March 11, 2021 6:57 pm

Kevin Jackson from Hillsborough County Consumer Services joins consumer reporter Jackie Callaway to discuss the fake 'family ...

Kevin Jackson from Hillsborough County Consumer Services joins consumer reporter Jackie Callaway to discuss the fake 'family in need' ripoff.

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Consumer Alert: 'Family in need' scam

Tampa Bay 28 June 14, 2010 4:44 pm

Elise Preston takes a look at how con artists are convincing innocent victims to hand over millions of dollars.

Elise Preston takes a look at how con artists are convincing innocent victims to hand over millions of dollars.

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Consumer Alert Over 'FBI Scam'

CBS New York October 20, 2020 12:47 pm

A scam is circulating for users of older model iPhones, asking you to purchase Norton AntiVirus.

A scam is circulating for users of older model iPhones, asking you to purchase Norton AntiVirus.

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Consumer Alert: Avoiding anti-virus scam

News4JAX The Local Station April 5, 2018 9:04 pm

Consumer Alert: Scammers target online shoppers, college students with waiting package scam.

Consumer Alert: Scammers target online shoppers, college students with waiting package scam

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Consumer Alert: Scammers target online shoppers, college students with waiting package scam

KHON2 News September 28, 2020 6:39 pm

Consumer Alert: Grocery Scam.

Consumer Alert: Grocery Scam

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Consumer Alert: Grocery Scam

KOAT January 21, 2010 9:45 pm

The FBI is investigating bank impostor scams For more Local News from WBAY: https://www.wbay.com/ For more YouTube ...

The FBI is investigating bank impostor scams

For more Local News from WBAY: https://www.wbay.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGAcdi8U6Abtcfgl5jLTGuQ

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CONSUMER FIRST ALERT preview: Phone scam targets bank customers

WBAY TV-2 | Green Bay, WI January 10, 2025 3:43 pm

Consumer Alert: lonely girl scam.

Consumer Alert: lonely girl scam

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Consumer Alert: lonely girl scam

KHON2 News April 9, 2019 12:06 am

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers over a new text message scam...

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers over a new text message scam...

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CONSUMER ALERT: Text Message Scam

WTAE-TV Pittsburgh December 4, 2012 11:30 am

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