Annual Plans: Hidden Costs and Traps
Annual subscription plans often hide costly auto-renewal traps and strict no-refund policies that make cancellation nearly impossible. Monthly plans offer safer flexibility despite higher upfront...
CMG Investigative Reporting Wins Another National Award
Cox Media Group wins prestigious Barlett & Steele Gold Prize for 'Overpayment Outrage' investigation that exposed Social Security Administration errors and led to major policy...
Gold Bar Fraud: Maryland Woman Scammed Out of $1M (Video)
An 82-year-old Maryland woman lost $900,000 in a sophisticated gold bar scam after fraudsters posed as government officials. Police arrested a suspect and prevented an...
Hair Braiding Scams Exposed: Tips to Protect Yourself
Scammers are targeting hair braiding clients by stealing legitimate stylists' photos to create fake social media pages and collect deposits for fake appointments....
Milwaukee Police Investigate Swift Towing for Alleged Theft
Milwaukee police investigate Swift Towing LLC for allegedly stealing and stripping vehicles for parts after surveillance video captured suspicious activity....
Woman Gets Ripped Off Using Angi Services For Repair (Video)
Investigation reveals Angi's flawed vetting system after woman loses $614 to contractor with criminal record. Platform's background checks miss crimes older than 7 years....
The Hidden Costs of Discount Subscriptions
Learn about the hidden dangers and high costs associated with discounted online subscriptions. Protect yourself from scams targeting music and entertainment services....
Cash App Penalized for Inadequate Fraud Protections –
Cash App faces penalties for failing to provide adequate fraud protection measures. The popular mobile payment platform's security shortcomings have led to regulatory action....
Buyer Avoids Danger After Facebook Stolen Car Scam
Buyer narrowly escapes financial loss after uncovering elaborate Facebook stolen car scam. Learn how to protect yourself from vehicle fraud schemes....
Tax Debt Relief Commercials: BEWARE
Tax debt relief companies advertised on radio stations may be legal but many make false promises or scam desperate taxpayers. Research thoroughly and get everything...
ARC Refuses Recall of Faulty Airbags
ARC refuses to recall 67 million faulty airbag inflators despite NHTSA demands, after defective airbags caused 2 deaths and multiple injuries by exploding....
NY Pair Sentenced for Scamming Elderly Man
Two New York residents will be sentenced for their role in a $500K romance scam that targeted a 78-year-old Virginia man through a dating app....
Amazon Stops Multiple Fraudulent Affiliate Marketing Schemes
Amazon filed lawsuits in Georgia, Michigan, and Texas to stop fraudulent affiliate marketing schemes targeting customers with bogus emails and phone calls....
Credit Card Theft: Banks Enable Crooks
Banks may be unknowingly enabling credit card fraud through certain devices and practices. Learn about new theft techniques that put consumers at risk....