QR codes have made parking payments faster and more convenient. Instead of entering a long website address, drivers can simply scan a code with their smartphones and proceed to a payment page. However, scammers can take advantage of this convenience. A QR code parking scam occurs when criminals place a fraudulent QR code over or…
Have you received an unexpected email claiming that another company is trying to register your business name as a .CN, .COM.CN, or other Chinese domain? Be careful. The Chinaregistry domain scam is a known type of deceptive domain-registration solicitation. The message may look like an important business or trademark notification, but its purpose is often…
Receiving an unexpected email claiming that you have been selected for a grant can sound like good news. However, unsolicited grant messages can also be used in phishing and impersonation scams designed to obtain personal information or money. The NoVo Foundation is a legitimate philanthropic organization, but scammers can misuse the names and branding of…
Online advertisements claiming that Maria Shriver has endorsed a rosemary-based remedy for Alzheimer’s disease have raised concerns among consumers. These promotions may use manipulated or AI-generated videos, celebrity imagery, and dramatic health claims to make an advertised supplement appear trustworthy. Consumers should be cautious because Maria Shriver has publicly warned about fraudulent advertisements using her…
If you have been searching online for information about burning feet, tingling hands, numbness, nerve pain, or neuropathy, you may have encountered advertisements promoting a so-called “sticky plaque” nerve treatment or a “10-second nerve reset ritual.” These advertisements often present an emotional story about someone supposedly discovering the hidden cause of neuropathy after conventional treatments…
A health-related online promotion claiming to be a “60 Minutes” arterial flush report has attracted attention because it presents a supplement advertisement as though it were a legitimate television investigation. The page may use familiar television-style graphics, medical terminology, dramatic testimonials, and references to well-known personalities to make the promotion appear trustworthy. However, consumers should…
Social media has made it easier than ever to connect with friends, discover products, follow businesses and find new opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers also use these platforms to reach potential victims. In 2026, social media scams can involve fake shopping advertisements, investment opportunities, romance scams, fraudulent job offers, impersonation, phishing links and fake giveaways. According to…
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, but the technology can also be misused by criminals. One growing concern is the AI financial scam, where fraudsters use AI-generated content, fake identities, automated conversations, voice cloning or realistic websites to make financial fraud appear legitimate. AI does not make an investment legitimate or guarantee financial…
A reported driver’s license data breach in 2026 has raised concerns about identity theft, privacy and the security of digital identity-verification services. Reports in early September said a dark-web service known as Nexus was offering access to more than 153 million U.S. and Canadian driver’s-license scans, along with other identification documents. The FBI has confirmed…
