Watch out for these consumer frauds and scams.
| Alert |
| 7/23/2019 |
Hang up on Social Security Scammers |
| 5/14/2019 |
Don’t be threatened into purchasing labor law posters |
| 5/10/2019 |
Be careful about sharing DMV information or paying fees through third-party websites |
| 5/9/2019 |
Get ready for the 2019 hurricane season |
| 5/1/2019 |
Don’t fall for financial aid offers claiming to be from the State Treasurer. |
| 4/25/2019 |
Be aware of immigration scams |
| 4/25/2019 |
Esté al tanto de las estafas de inmigración |
| 4/11/2019 |
These medical supplies may show up at your door, even if you didn’t purchase them. |
| 3/25/2019 |
Beware of ticket sale scams |
| 3/14/2019 |
Test your wireless speed |
| 2/25/2019 |
NC ABC Commission warns of counterfeit check scams |
| 2/7/2019 |
This Tax Season, Don’t Lose Out to Fraudulent Tax Preparers |
| 1/30/2019 |
Watch out for fake letters about deployed servicemembers |
| 1/25/2019 |
You may receive more robocalls and telemarketing calls during the government shutdown |
| 1/10/2019 |
Don't be conned by a new Social Security scam |
| 10/30/2018 |
Asked to pay with a gift card? It's a scam. |
| 9/29/2018 |
Beware flood cars following Harvey, Irma, Matthew, and Florence |
| 9/28/2018 |
NC Secretary of State Warns Business Owners About Recent Letters |
| 9/21/2018 |
Avoid tree removal scams during Hurricane Florence cleanup |
| 9/11/2018 |
Watch Out For Price Gouging Scams During Hurricane Florence |
| 7/31/2018 |
Don’t fall for email extortion scams |
| 7/20/2018 |
Beware of phony arrest threats from the State Treasurer |
| 7/6/2018 |
Vacation Rental Scams |
| 6/21/2018 |
Scam Artists Target People in Bankruptcy Court Proceedings |
| 6/5/2018 |
Scammer Tries a New Payment Method |
| 5/30/2018 |
Don’t Let a Con Artist Steal Your Refund |
| 5/23/2018 |
Moving Scams |
| 4/26/2018 |
Distraction Scammers |
| 4/16/2018 |
Internet Rental Scams |
| 4/11/2018 |
As Tax Day Approaches, Feds Smooth Path for Tax Fraud Victims |
| 4/5/2018 |
Blue Cross, State Health Plan Warn of Phony Calls |
| 3/26/2018 |
This Warning of “Suspicious Account Activity” Is a Scam, Utilizing Landlines |
| 3/21/2018 |
The Truth About Spoofing |
| 3/8/2018 |
Consumer Protection Week |
| 1/29/2018 |
Don’t Let Tax ID Thieves Make Tax Season Harder Than It Has To Be |
| 12/28/2017 |
Beware Fake Cops, Kidnappers, and Relatives |
| 12/20/2017 |
When You Give, Don’t Let Them Take |
| 12/15/2017 |
Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams |
| 12/12/2017 |
Timely Tips from a Trusted Team |
| 11/29/2017 |
The scammer’s toolbox: wire transfers, prepaid debit cards, and gift cards |
| 10/13/2017 |
Scammers exploit GenX issue, fears of unsafe water |
| 9/22/2017 |
You Need to Know: Grandparent Scammers are Active, and Teaming Up on Potential Victims |
| 9/8/2017 |
Worried You May be One of the Millions of Consumers Affected by the Equifax Data Breach? |
| 9/6/2017 |
Latest utility scam dangles phony government assistance |
| 8/29/2017 |
Make Sure Your Donation Counts |
| 8/10/2017 |
Eclipse Tips |
| 8/2/2017 |
Scammers don’t care about your eyes |
| 7/21/2017 |
Be smart… and cautious… with “Smart” toys |
| 7/17/2017 |
Working with a Realtor? Watch out for this Scam |
| 6/20/2017 |
Scammers Dangle Tobacco Settlement Funds |
| 5/17/2017 |
Veterans: dial carefully to avoid this scam |
| 5/9/2017 |
About those Mother’s Day coupons in your news feed… |
| 4/28/2017 |
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day |
| 4/12/2017 |
The rules have changed – learn how to tell a fake IRS agent from a real one |
| 4/3/2017 |
Jury Duty scammers still working the phones |
| 3/1/2017 |
Are you sure those tickets are real? |
| 2/15/2017 |
New twist on IRS scam |
| 2/3/2017 |
W-2 scam threatens employers, employees |
| 1/31/2017 |
Don’t say “Yes” - Just hang up |
| 1/30/2017 |
Protect Yourself Online |