Watch out: A new scam targets those checking out of hotels

travelers are often told to check for tacked-on fees or avoid booking platforms that sound suspicious but a new scam targets visitors who are already leaving after a great trip. As Nathan and Eleni ... Read More

Scam alerts regarding people impersonating law enforcement

CPD reports scammers have been calling residents and impersonating officers, saying the victim owes some form of civil debt. In Madison County, someone claiming to be a deputy has been calling people ... Read More

BBB: Watch for Facebook scams

If you see a heart-wrenching post about a lost pet, a senior in need or a missing child on your Facebook feed, think twice before you share. It could b ... Read More

Scam alert: the latest delivery scams to watch out for

Fake delivery messages, often sent at scale, can easily catch people out with convincing claims designed to part you with your personal and financial details. Below, we look at the latest delivery ... Read More

BBB scam alert: ‘Brushing’ scam indicates a serious problem for victims

Free box loads of merchandise from Amazon or other companies right on your doorstep! What could be bad about getting the Santa treatment all year long? Plenty! Better Business Bureau ... Read More

CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Investment scams cost victims a lot for promise of a big payout

Consumer First Alert has a warning so you don’t lose money to an investment scam. The BBB Scam Tracker received more than 4,000 reports from people. The median loss rose from $1,000 in 2021 to almost ... Read More

Consumer tip: Watch out for this IRS scam

If you believe this letter may be a scam or marketing scheme, don’t respond to the contact information in the letter. Instead, go to www.irs.gov to get further information on how to confirm ... Read More

BBB Scam Alert: Emergency scams instill fear via fake texts, phone calls, and mugshots

Terrified parents send the money, only to find out later that the story wasn't true, and the money is gone. A common version is the "grandparent scam," where the con artist contacts a ... Read More

How To Avoid a Personal Loan Scam (2024 Guide)

Here are some tips on how to identify a personal loan scam and what to watch out for so you ... to see if there are consumer complaints about a personal loan lender or any alerts about government ... Read More

Tennessee AG's Division Of Consumer Affairs Issues Scam Alert

They may tell you a warrant is out for your arrest ... Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs: Scam complaints can be reported to the Consumer Affairs Division of the Tennessee Attorney General ... Read More

First Alert Weather: Downpours the greatest threat

News10NBC First Alert meteorologists are tracking a large ... Due to the high level of humidity, the greatest threat will be localized downpours because of slow-moving storms. Read More

Fire Sparks Georgia Nuclear Plant Alert, but Officials Say No Safety Threat as Reactors Unaffected

Fire Sparks Georgia Nuclear Plant Alert, but Officials Say No Safety Threat as Reactors Unaffected ... Power Co. spokesperson John Kraft, broke out about noon and could have threatened the ... Read More