News and Alerts

The News and Alerts category at Consumer Rescue exposes scams consumers may encounter. Each article tells the gripping story of individuals who have fallen victim to a scam and also includes tips and practical guidance to help others avoid falling victim.

Here, you’ll find stories about bewildered consumers who lost significant amounts of money to scams. From car rental gift card scams to phone scammers posing as customer service agents to Zelle scams and more. These articles are not just cautionary tales. These are detailed, real-life accounts highlighting the tactics used by scammers to make readers more aware and vigilant.

Facebook ad scams are a problem. Here's how consumers can spot and avoid these predators.

I fell for a Facebook ad scam. How do I get my money back?

April 19, 2026April 17, 2026 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

People either love Facebook or hate it. An increasing number of former users are leaning toward the latter and pressing the eject button. In their place, though, swarms of scammers have moved in. The bad actors create “helpful” Facebook groups, lurk in Direct Messenger, advertise non-existent products, and stalk the Marketplace for victims. Their only intention is to con as many legitimate Facebook users as possible before being detected — and banned.

Old-school inheritance scam comes by snail mail,

Surprise! This $11 million inheritance scam comes by snail mail

April 17, 2026December 7, 2025 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Old-school scammers are trying to get back in the (con) game and, surprisingly, they’re doing it via snail mail. Here’s what you need to know about the inheritance scam, delivered straight to your home by the USPS.

The Publishers Clearing House scam is thriving, here is a real life example of how this call unfolds, a green phone with the word scam stamped across it is the featured image of this article

Publishers Clearing House scams are thriving. Here is the recorded call to prove it

April 3, 2026October 7, 2025 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Publishers Clearing House scams remain a menace to senior citizens, even after the company’s bankruptcy this year. I know because a friendly, self-proclaimed “man of God” called me last week, claiming to be a representative of PCH. He said he’d soon arrive at my house to deliver my sweepstakes award of “a whopping $5.5 million.”

Aurora Expeditions celebrates Vantage Explorations' 2nd birthday, The Sylvia Earle is one of Aurora's luxury ships, approaching the expedition ship in a kayak

Vantage Explorations turns 2, and Aurora Expeditions has big news!

February 5, 2026October 4, 2025 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Aurora Expeditions’ subsidiary Vantage Explorations just turned two years old. To celebrate this milestone, the cruise line has big news and a $2,500 booking bonus for cruisers.

Here’s what’s next for Vantage Explorations and Aurora Expeditions.

Fake job scams on LinkedIn target college students, A college student thought she was buying part-time work supplies, Scammed via Zelle

A LinkedIn fake job scam cost this college student $9,000. What now?

March 30, 2026September 13, 2025 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Could you fall for a fake job scam?

If you’re like Sam Erin, you probably answered “no!” She’s a college-educated young adult who was sure she knew how to spot a con game. That is until a phony employment crime ring preyed on her naivety and stole nearly $9,000 from her.

Now, after draining her bank account, the scammers have vanished, leaving Erin jobless and cashless. She’s hoping our advocacy team can help. But how?

Internet romance scams, job scams, scammers everywhere

I fell for an internet romance scam. Can anything be done now?

February 12, 2026April 19, 2025 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

As she searched for a new job, love suddenly was in the air — or so Karen C. thought. But behind the inappropriate emails she received from her recruiter with carefully typed romantic promises lurked a scammer weaving a web of deceit.

Karen couldn’t believe her luck. She thought she had found a dream job and a romantic partner, but the reality was much, much different.

Keto scam alert, scammer calling asking for payment, diet pills, con artist demanding payment

Keto Supplement customer service says I owe big money! What is this scam?

March 22, 2026February 27, 2025 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

There’s a new scam coming to your home phone. Aggressive, fake customer service agents are on duty, demanding payment for Keto supplements you didn’t order.

I learned about this bizarre scam firsthand when a pushy, fast-talking woman called me to deliver an ultimatum. She told me that her company, Keto Supplements, wanted me to pay for the diet pills they’d sent me. If I didn’t give her a valid credit card immediately, she said, I would regret it.

Facebook friends sharing government grants is a scam

Beware the government grant scam! That isn’t your Facebook friend

April 17, 2026December 23, 2024 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Picture it: A Facebook friend messages you with some fabulous information about a free government grant she discovered. It’s definitely not a scam, she excitedly assures you. She knows this for sure because Federal Express just delivered a check right to her front door!

Medicare doesn't pay for all blood tests, Medicare awareness

Help! Why won’t Medicare pay for all these expensive blood tests?

October 31, 2025September 28, 2024 by Abe Wischnia

What if your doctor recommended some expensive blood tests that Medicare would not cover? That’s what happened recently to Kim Hanks. Unfortunately, she didn’t find out until after her blood tests were complete that Medicare would not pay for them.

Aurora Expeditions and Vantage Explorations bonus for customers.

Aurora’s Vantage Explorations turns one year old. Here’s what to expect next

September 1, 2025September 5, 2024 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Today Aurora Expeditions’ Vantage Explorations turns one year old. In honor of this milestone, the cruise line is announcing new routes, a new ship, and a $3,000 booking bonus.

Here’s what’s next for Vantage Explorations and Aurora Expeditions.

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