May 13, 2016Beware of fake shopping websites Many consumers have encountered problems with online orders from shopping sites that look like they are based in the U
Dec 18, 2015Telephone scam targets bankruptcy filers
Consumer Action is warning consumers about a new scam targeting bankruptcy filers. (Bankruptcy filings are public records in most areas,
Feb 04, 2015Buying a car? Check for 'VIN cloning'
Consumer Action warns car-buying consumers about the dangers of VIN (vehicle identification number) cloning on stolen cars. If you buy
Feb 19, 2014Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2014
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has compiled a list of Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2014.
Identity theft
Tax fraud through
Oct 31, 2013Sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout
Jan 31, 2012Warning about "fake ticket" scams The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns consumers about a new spam email scam in which perpetrators try to trick you