FTC urges people to talk with friends and family about fraud
The FTC Consumer Alert says conversations about fraud can help people recognize scam tactics and avoid them.
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FTC warns veterans not to pay fees for VA benefits applications
The FTC warned veterans not to pay anyone to apply for VA benefits, saying scammers may impersonate the Department of Veterans Affairs and charge fees for services that are free through the VA or accredited representatives.
Consumer agency warns of fake class action settlement notices
Consumer protection officials warn that fake class action settlement notices are being used to target consumers for personal data and identity theft.
Arizona watchdog warns U.S. product recalls are rising
An Arizona consumer watchdog report says the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued 402 recall announcements in 2025, about one every 21 hours, as Teresa Murray urged shoppers to check the agency’s recall list regularly.
Consumer Reports warns of fake recall texts targeting shoppers
Consumer Reports says shoppers should avoid suspicious recall texts and confirm alerts through the retailer, recalls.gov or the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
How to spot a real class action settlement notice and avoid scams
Class action settlement notices can be legitimate or fraudulent. Here are the signs consumers should look for before filing a claim.
How to spot real class action settlement notices and avoid scams
A News4JAX consumer alert explains how to spot legitimate class action settlement notices and avoid scam versions that ask for money or sensitive data.