Consumer Scam Alerts & Investigation Reports

A major consumer advocate reveals the 5 biggest scams of the year.

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A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year, and Gen Z is getting hit the hardest.

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🚨 NEW SCAM ALERT! 🚨 Discover the latest sneaky trick scammers are using to catch people off guard – it’s a fake bank fraud call using AI-cloned voices to steal your info and money! In this quick short, I break down how it works, red flags to watch for, and simple steps to stay safe. Don’t let them fool you!
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Report suspicious activity: https://www.ftc.gov/complaint

0:00 - Intro to the scam
0:15 How scammers pull it off
0:30 -Tips to avoid it

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OCP discusses gift card scams, USPS delivery scams, and IRS identity theft scams.

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Consumer Alert: Local woman loses thousands in gift card scam

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This Consumer Alert highlights a notable scam circulating on Facebook, promising unsuspecting users two free meals at LongHorn Steakhouse.

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Authorities are warning of a new and devious scam involving criminals who call and ask, “Can you hear me?” What should you do? Don’t say yes.
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Consumer Alert: Beware Of The 'Can You Hear Me?’ Robocall Scam | NBC Nightly News

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The scam involves text messages with photos of an unknown woman.

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

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