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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

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

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

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Major Consumer Alert on Scam You May Not Have Heard Of

ABC News December 13, 2015 10:35 pm

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

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

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Consumer Alert: Longhorn Steakhouse free meal offer scam

News10NBC April 23, 2024 8:36 pm

Scam Alert - A fake text message claiming you have a traffic violation with a court order. Don't fall for it! Like, Subscribe, and Share ...

Scam Alert - A fake text message claiming you have a traffic violation with a court order. Don't fall for it! Like, Subscribe, and Share with others.

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Fake Traffic Violation Scam Alert

Fellow Consumer 21 hours ago

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

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

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

CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.

CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.

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Consumer Alert: IRS Scam

CBS New York February 15, 2017 6:32 pm

COPYRIGHT 2025 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, ...

COPYRIGHT 2025 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

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Consumer Report: Tax filing scam warnings

Channel 3000 / News 3 Now January 29, 2026 8:56 pm

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