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.
Selling on Facebook Marketplace? Beware of Fake Venmo Emails
Scammers are sending fake Venmo emails to Facebook Marketplace sellers in an attempt to steal login information and money.
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.
Fake Verizon Text Messages: How to Avoid a Scam
Verizon may send you text messages from time to time with account updates or data usage alerts, but beware—most of these aren't really from Verizon but scammers.
Get an Unexpected Delivery Alert? It May be a UPS Text Scam
Scammers are using SMS messages to send fake alerts to customers regarding a package delivery. Here's what to know about this scam.
Venmo Text Scam: Don't Fall For These Fake Messages
If you received a text from Venmo with a link to verify a payment or deposit, or are asked to complete a survey in exchange for money, it may be a scam.
Truist Text Alert: How to Identify a Real Text from a Scam
You may think that that Truist have sent you a text alert about your account. Here's how to check if it is actually a 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.