Threat Alert: ChatGPT Shopping Scams
ChatGPT is recommending scam products, and people are buying them. Read on to learn about ChatGPT shopping scams and how to stay safe.
June 25, 2026
Gift Card Fraud and How Scammers Use Kindness
Brian Ward’s dad is no fool, but that didn’t stop scammers from stealing $6000 through gift card fraud.
June 24, 2026
What Are the Latest Scams for Older Adults?
Every year, scams against older adults increase in number and sophistication. Many people have lost their entire retirement savings as a result.
June 9, 2026
Threat Alert: AI Kidnapping Scams
Law enforcement agencies report that AI kidnapping scams are on the rise. Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim.
June 2, 2026
Surveillance Pricing: Why Personalized Pricing is a Lie
Ever go shopping for something, get distracted, only to come back later to find a totally different price and wonder if you had been hallucinating?
May 27, 2026
Threat Alert: How to Spot a Fake Invitation Scam
Fake invitation scams are a growing threat. Learn how to recognize them and how to protect yourself online.
May 26, 2026
Human Trafficking and the Scam Economy
It started with a job offer: $1200 a month for data entry. Then it turned into a nightmare.
April 10, 2026
Financial Literacy Month 2026 and Finance App Safety
Stop reading if you don’t use a personal finance app. Still here? Good. You already know what these apps can do, but those benefits come at a cost.
April 7, 2026
Loyalty Programs Are a Data Trap. Here’s How to Opt Out.
Someone makes a lot of money off of loyalty programs, but it isn’t you. Here’s why that is and what you can do to protect yourself and your data.
March 6, 2026
What Should You Look for in a Privacy Policy?
For National Consumer Protection Week, we’re talking about privacy policies. Some are good and some are awful. Most people can’t tell the difference.
March 4, 2026
Threat Alert: ChatGPT Shopping Scams
ChatGPT is recommending scam products, and people are buying them. Read on to learn about ChatGPT shopping scams and how to stay safe.
June 25, 2026
Gift Card Fraud and How Scammers Use Kindness
Brian Ward’s dad is no fool, but that didn’t stop scammers from stealing $6000 through gift card fraud.
June 24, 2026
What Are the Latest Scams for Older Adults?
Every year, scams against older adults increase in number and sophistication. Many people have lost their entire retirement savings as a result.
June 9, 2026
Threat Alert: AI Kidnapping Scams
Law enforcement agencies report that AI kidnapping scams are on the rise. Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim.
June 2, 2026
Surveillance Pricing: Why Personalized Pricing is a Lie
Ever go shopping for something, get distracted, only to come back later to find a totally different price and wonder if you had been hallucinating?
May 27, 2026
Threat Alert: How to Spot a Fake Invitation Scam
Fake invitation scams are a growing threat. Learn how to recognize them and how to protect yourself online.
May 26, 2026
Human Trafficking and the Scam Economy
It started with a job offer: $1200 a month for data entry. Then it turned into a nightmare.
April 10, 2026
Financial Literacy Month 2026 and Finance App Safety
Stop reading if you don’t use a personal finance app. Still here? Good. You already know what these apps can do, but those benefits come at a cost.
April 7, 2026
Loyalty Programs Are a Data Trap. Here’s How to Opt Out.
Someone makes a lot of money off of loyalty programs, but it isn’t you. Here’s why that is and what you can do to protect yourself and your data.
March 6, 2026
What Should You Look for in a Privacy Policy?
For National Consumer Protection Week, we’re talking about privacy policies. Some are good and some are awful. Most people can’t tell the difference.
March 4, 2026
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