Scams Relating to Shopping & Retail
Wait! That Walmart Giveaway Text May be a Scam!
Fake texts are being sent to consumers claiming a hefty sum is waiting for them on a Walmart gift card, but falling for this scam puts you at risk of identity theft.
Citibank Text Message Scam: Locked Debit Card Alert Is Fake
If you've received a locked debit card text message from Citibank, it's likely a scam. Don't click on the link and delete the text message.
Real Chase Fraud Text Alert or Scam Message?
If you receive a text message from Chase Bank, don't click on any links or call the phone number listed—it could be a scam designed to steal your information and money.
Amex Fraud Text Alert Scams: Spotting a Fraud
If you receive a text message from American Express, don't click on any links or call the phone number listed—it could be a scam designed to steal your information and money.
Citizens Bank Text: Scam or Real Message?
If you received a text message from Citizens Bank asking for personal information such as your password or login credentials, it may be from a scammer trying to steal your money.
Wells Fargo Text Alert - Is It A Scam?
Dangerous text message scams are targeting Wells Fargo customers. These text message alerts for Zelle transactions or purchases with retailers are scams.
PayPal Text Scam: Identify a Fake & Protect Your Money
Several versions of fake PayPal text messages are being sent to people worldwide. There are a few easy ways to tell which messages are scams and simple things you can do to protect yourself.
Navy Federal Scam Text: What to Know to Avoid Identity Theft
A Navy Federal scam text is going around looking to trick individuals into giving up their personal or account information. Here's what you need to know.
AT&T Spam Text: How to Identify and Avoid Scam Texts
AT&T customers who have received spam text messages need to be careful not to click the link included. Find out how to identify scams and how to block spam texts.
FedEx Text Scam: Fake Delivery Alerts & Notifications
FedEx is warning customers of a fake text alert going around regarding an issue with a delivery. Learn how to avoid this tricky scam.
Guides Relating to Shopping & Retail
How to View Your Amazon Archived Orders & Hide Search History
If you share your account with multiple users, archiving your past orders is a good way to keep others from seeing your orders and ruining a surprise or seeing private orders.
Refurbished iPhones: They're Cheaper, But Are They Worth It?
If you need a new iPhone but don't want to pay close to $1,000 for one of the latest models, you may want to check out refurbished models—you could save yourself hundreds of dollars.
Protect Yourself from Black Friday Scams: Quick & Easy Tips
Black Friday may be a great time to snag some deals, but it's also a prime time to be scammed.
7 Easy & Effective Ways to Stop Porch Pirates
With online shopping on the rise, these 7 tips and tricks can help you stop porch pirates from stealing your packages this holiday season.
How Safe are Discount Foods That Have Almost Expired?
Discount food is usually priced as such because the expiration date is nearing, but how safe is the food that stores are desperately trying to get off the shelves?
News Relating to Shopping & Retail
Urgent CDC Warning: Eye Drops Linked to 3 Deaths, Loss of Vision
The CDC is warning eye drops users of a rare bacterial infection from 2 brands of eye drops. The infection is resistant to antibiotics and has resulted in the loss of vision, loss of eyeballs and the death of 3 patients.
Banks May Refund More Zelle Scam Victims in 2023
Zelle scams have reached a serious volume. New reports suggest that banks are looking at new refund protections for customers in 2023.
Optus Data Breach - One of the Worst Cyberattacks in Australia
Hackers have gained access to 9.8 million customer records from Optus in Australia, exposing personal information such as driver licence, medicare and passport details.
Roe vs. Wade Overturned: Abortion Rights in Your State
Find out what the overturning of Roe vs. Wade means for abortion rights in your state.
Searches for "COVID Vaccine 5G" Hit All-Time High, But Microchips Definitely Not in Vaccine
The number of people searching for the term "COVID vaccine 5G" on Google has just hit an all-time high, but there's one way to be sure that there are no microchips.