The Daily PerspectiveAirAsia warns travellers of fake customer service scam spreading on social media
#AirAsiaScam #TravelScams #CyberSecurity #ConsumerAlert #AusNews #AIGenerated
Amazon's Laptop Storage Trap: How Sellers Hide Cloud Storage in Tech Specs
Asbestos Scare Expands Beyond Play Sand as Stretchy Toys Recalled
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NewsletterTFWoman Facing $3,556 Bill After Elaborate Cruise Scam
A woman must pay over $3,500 for a cruise she thought was paid for. She was tricked by a scammer using Zelle.
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A woman is now responsible for a $3,556 bill for a cruise she believed was already paid. She was tricked into using the Zelle app by a scammer pretending to be a travel agent. This has led to her being put on a 'Do Not Sail' list.
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BabyYumYumThe National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a peanut butter recall affecting specific batches in South Africa after routine testing revealed aflatoxin levels above the legal limit.
Consumers are urged to stop using the affected products and return them for a full refund.
⚠️ Find out which batches are affected and what you need to do next: https://zurl.co/dfBHz
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ScamuraiBeware! Scammers target everyone, claiming urgent threats to your finances to scare you. They'll help only if you pay or give personal info. Don't panic—it's a trick! Hang up, and never share details. Verify claims directly with banks or authorities. Stay safe! 🚫☎️🔒 Learn more: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/how-handle-unexpected-calls-claim-your-money-risk #ConsumerAlert #StopScams #FraudPrevention
How to handle unexpected calls that claim your money is at risk
Your phone rings and what the caller says next sends you into a panic. They claim there’s fraud on your credit card, someone hacked your bank account, you owe a tax debt, or your benefits will end today. Your adrenaline is pumping, and your mind races a hundred miles an hour. They sense this—and they say they can help. Should you trust them? No.
Scam alert! 🎯 Workers, beware of fake boss emails/texts asking for gift cards. It's a scam! Protect yourself: always verify directly with your boss; never buy or send gift cards without confirmation. Spread the word and stay alert. 🤔🔍 #GiftCardScam #ConsumerAlert https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/no-thats-not-your-boss-asking-you-buy-gift-cards
No, that’s not your boss asking you to buy gift cards
While the gift-giving holidays are over, scammers still want gift card money. Some scammers might even reach out by pretending to be your boss and asking you to buy gift cards for them. But it’s a scam. Here’s how to spot and avoid it.
🚨 Phone scammers alert! Scammers posing as “Tax Resolution Oversight Dept” are calling about fake back taxes. It's NOT the IRS! Avoid being fooled: hang up immediately. Never share personal info over the phone. Stay informed and safe! 📞❌ Learn more: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/hang-unexpected-calls-saying-you-owe-back-taxes-those-are-scams #TaxScam #ConsumerAlert #StaySafe
Hang up on unexpected calls saying you owe back taxes. Those are scams
We’re seeing a big wave of reports about phone scams claiming you owe back taxes. But it’s not the IRS calling, it’s a scammer using a company name like “Tax Resolution Oversight Department.” If someone calls you out of the blue offering to help you fix a tax issue, hang up. Here’s how to spot the scam.
Yonhap Infomax NewsSouth Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has issued a consumer alert on dollar-denominated insurance, warning these products are not intended for currency speculation and highlighting risks from exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations as sales surge.
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#FinancialSupervisoryService #DollarInsurance #ExchangeRateRisk #Misselling #ConsumerAlert
#Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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#Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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FSS Issues Consumer Alert on Dollar-Denominated Insurance—'Not a Currency Hedging Product'
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has issued a consumer alert on dollar-denominated insurance, warning these products are not intended for currency speculation and highlighting risks from exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations as sales surge.