“Corporations are laughing in our faces”: Michaels shopper claims to find “Black Friday scam” on items she regularly purchases
AJ, a regular Michaels shopper who said she knows the prices, called it “a Black Friday scam like no other.”
On Dec 2, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
“Food stamps ain’t coming next month”: AI is helping people fake “raw” meals for DoorDash refund scams
45% of American consumers “admit to abusing retailers’ policies in the last 12 months.”
On Nov 12, 2025 by Anna Good
“We weren’t even in the room”: Traveler warns of alleged $500 “smoking fee” scam at popular New York City hotel
“There was something stuck to my door that said they were charging my room $500 for smoking.”
On Oct 9, 2025 by Anna Good
“I am heartbroken”: A scam inviting people onto Amy Poehler’s podcast is running rampant—here’s how to avoid being scammed
“It seems legit, but it’s not.”
On Sep 25, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
“I would never ask for money”: Woman duped by AI deepfake of “General Hospital” actor Steve Burton
“In her head, there was no scammer.”
On Sep 1, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
Excited that Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan are going on a concert tour together? You’ve been duped by an AI post on Facebook
“A new AI fairy tale.”
On Aug 16, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
“Imagine being scammed by 3 cups in 2025”: Woman sobs after being duped in Paris street game. The internet is showing zero mercy
“Is this your first time leaving the house?”
On Aug 14, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
“Sorry for the weird approach”: TikToker shares warning to beware of the “text buddy” scam
“Stay safe out there, y’all.”
On Aug 4, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
New TSA PreCheck scam alert: What to know before clicking that link
Scammers are using AI to seem more convincing than ever.
On Aug 1, 2025 by Rachel Kiley
“Walmart just called ICE on me”: What’s going on with the TikTok videos of workers claiming they were fired by Walmart and Target?
Are workers really getting deported, or is this an emerging scam?
On Jul 31, 2025 by Braden Bjella
“These people are relentless”: Woman warns of a new scam where people ask to use your pictures for an “art project”
“This been going on for YEARS!”
On Jul 27, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
“The exact same thing happened to me”: 5th grade teacher issues warning over jury duty scam she nearly fell for
“It honestly sickens me the way people prey on others.”
On Jul 24, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
“I couldn’t even believe how sophisticated it was”: Teacher loses life savings after getting call from what he thought was Chase Bank
Scammers posing as Chase reps took $32K from the teacher.
On Jun 21, 2025 by Eilish O’Sullivan
“That’s new”: Woman tries calling American Airlines. Then she gets scammed out of $5,250
“You called them to be scammed…”
On Jun 20, 2025 by Stacy Fernandez
“This is a whole other level of petty”: Woman orders Uber. Then the driver goes to her Airbnb without her after she refuses to pay him extra
“He’s claiming that we’re in the car.”
On Jun 15, 2025 by Braden Bjella
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