Category: Consumer Protection News
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Consumers Now Have a Way to FIGHT BACK Against Scams and Ripoffs with the Launch of RipOffWire.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New independent consumer complaint platform gives Americans a powerful public voice, search engine visibility, and a way to demand accountability from businesses, scammers, and dishonest operators. National News — October 22, 2026 — Consumers who have been scammed, ripped off, ignored, misled, or treated unfairly by a business now have a new… Read more
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5 Text Message Scams to Beware of in 2026
Think twice before clicking that link! Scammers are sending increasingly convincing text messages pretending to be delivery companies, banks, employers, and government agencies. Your phone buzzes with an unexpected message. Maybe you have a package waiting, an unpaid toll, or a suspicious charge on your bank account. But is the message real? According to the… Read more
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Identity Theft Is on the Rise: 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Scammers
Identity thieves are using stolen personal information to open fraudulent accounts, steal money, access financial records, and impersonate unsuspecting consumers. Here are 10 steps you can take to protect yourself. Identity theft remains a serious problem across the United States. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), more than one million people reported identity theft… Read more
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Online Shopping Scam Alert: Fake Stores, Bogus Deals & Unexpected Packages Target Consumers
Federal officials are warning online shoppers about increasingly deceptive scams involving fake retail websites, social media advertisements, and unsolicited deliveries. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), shopping scams were the most frequently reported type of fraud originating on social media in 2025. In an August 2026 warning, the FTC reported that consumers lost more… Read more
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Social Media Scam Alert: Americans Lost $2.1 Billion to Scams That Started on Social Media
Fake shopping ads, investment schemes, and impersonation scams are targeting Facebook, Instagram, and other social media users. Social media is becoming a major hunting ground for scammers, and federal officials are warning Americans to be increasingly cautious about advertisements, private messages, and offers that appear too good to be true. According to an April 27,… Read more