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Sep 21, 2016 · Scams are sweeping the country, ripping off people for hundreds or thousands of dollars. In this scam alert, Consumer Reports explains how to avoid becoming a victim.
- Utility Scam
Wintry weather brings out an especially cold-hearted scam:...
- Study Finds Young People May Be Easy Scam Victims
Consider Josh Reiss, 20, of Interlaken, N.J. He wishes he...
- Social Security Email Scam
Scammers have a new way of getting to you. Their weapon: a...
- Utility Scam
Jul 6, 2023 · Use the CR scam protection guide to avoid the reach of sophisticated scammers who target you by text, email, social media, QR codes, ATM cards, and more.
Mar 7, 2024 · The investigation revealed links to a site that showed suspicious similarities with Consumer Digital Survey, a company linked to other scam emails. The dubious "recent winners" section and ...
- Shannon Sanford
Mar 5, 2024 · Avoiding online scams is nothing new for many Canadians, but companies and anti-fraud professionals are warning consumers to watch for fake listings on search engines that try to redirect people...
Jul 4, 2023 · Consumer Reports tips will help you spot fake online reviews and know whether the reviews you see on e-commerce websites are authentic.
Aug 8, 2023 · Contact the company directly using a phone number you know to be legitimate — not one you got from the “recruiter.” Or go to the company’s website. If you can’t confirm the job is real, it could be a scam. The FTC has resources to help you spot job scams. If you spot a scam, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Nov 10, 2024 · Overall, we rate Consumer Reports Least Biased based on straightforward product reviews and High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record. Detailed Report Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED