Fake party invites, “too good to be true” discounts and unsafe shopping sites are among the tactics scammers use during the ...

As Americans struggle with the cost of living, state utility consumer advocates are on the front lines of complex regulatory battles that decide what people pay for power and heating. Unsung, scrappy ...

The Illinois Commerce Commission slashed a proposed $314 million rate hike by suburban gas company Nicor by nearly half Wednesday. Nicor had asked to sharply raise rates by $314 million for ...

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The head of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has proposed the state simplify its system for allowing towing companies to sell vehicles, a move consumer advocates say ultimately wouldn’t do ...

The holidays are just around the corner. So, too, are holiday scams. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), there are a host of scams that pop up throughout the holiday season that ...

The Better Business Bureau is warning people to stay alert for scams as President Trump promotes a proposal for $2,000 dividend checks that has not yet reached lawmakers. Better Business Bureau ...

Free money from Zelle or Cash App—just for filling out a government form? That’s what some TikTok videos claim. But Consumer Reports has a warning: it’s not a windfall—it’s simply not true.Victims of ...

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JPMorganChase announced on Monday the launch of what it called the largest fraud and scam prevention initiative in the firm's history, including continuing investments in operational enhancements, ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Consumer First Alert about a large-scale Amazon refund. Some Amazon customers with Prime subscriptions began receiving refunds this week as part of a $1.5 billion settlement ...

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign several wildfire and health-related bills that have passed the Legislature and are now awaiting his approval.