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1 week ago | 
valleynewslive.com | Caresse Jackman
A “wrong number” text could be more than a mistake – it might be a trap. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares tips from the AARP on how to identify and report these so-called wrong number scams.
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1 month ago | 
wwnytv.com | Caresse Jackman
Cryptocurrency has surged in popularity over the past few years, and scammers are now using crypto ATMs to trick consumers into sending them money. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman speaks with AARP about how this scam works and how to avoid it.
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1 month ago | 
investigatetv.com | Caresse Jackman
Cryptocurrency has surged in popularity over the past few years, and scammers are now using crypto ATMs to trick consumers into sending them money. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman speaks with AARP about how this scam works and how to avoid it.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
investigatetv.com | Caresse Jackman
(InvestigateTV) — Attorneys general from 42 U.S. states have written to Congress, urging action on algorithm-driven social media platforms, which they say have caused “generational harm” to young people’s mental health. Aaron Ford, Attorney General from Nevada, said they had to speak up for young people who don’t have an opportunity to speak up for themselves.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
investigatetv.com | Caresse Jackman
(InvestigateTV) — “Quishing” attacks have skyrocketed by a factor of 10 between 2021 and 2024, according to security company Egress. Experian said quishing is when bad actors steal money, personal information, or sensitive data and infect devices by distributing altered QR codes meant to mimic legitimate companies. Identity Theft Resource Center Chief Operating Officer James Lee said he wants to warn consumers about the new scam.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
investigatetv.com | Caresse Jackman
(InvestigateTV) — The AARP recently issued a report claiming the Social Security Administration (SSA) is experiencing a service crisis. The report found long wait times, hang ups and major delays are just some of the issues people are having when they try to contact the Social Security Administration. “People can’t afford to wait,” AARP Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Bill Sweeney said.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
investigatetv.com | Caresse Jackman
(InvestigateTV) — A YouGov.com poll found that 23% of Americans have forgone an ambulance ride because of concerns over the cost, a sentiment addressed in a recent report to Congress. The Ground Ambulance & Patient Billing Advisory Committee, made up of health care advocates and officials, submitted the report to Congress detailing what should be done to address surprise medical billing by ground ambulances.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
investigatetv.com | Caresse Jackman
(InvestigateTV) — Secretaries of State nationwide are warning of scams targeting voters as the election rapidly approaches. “Well, unfortunately, I think we’re seeing it pick up,” Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson said. Sec. Watson said they’re noticing different forms of election-related schemes, from political donation scams to fake surveys and polls, as well as fake voter registration.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
investigatetv.com | Caresse Jackman
(InvestigateTV) — A report by the Consumer Federation of America shows that over 6 million homeowners lack homeowners insurance, leaving them unprotected from national disasters and other significant damages that might happen to their homes. Sharon Cornelissen, Director of Housing, and Douglas Heller, Director of Insurance, with Consumer Federation of America understand how critical homeowners’ insurance is. It is why they worked hard to get this report published.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
29news.com | Caresse Jackman
Would you know a person generated by AI if you saw one? Experts at the Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group and Better Business Bureau warn bad actors are using it in the latest romance scams with unsuspecting victims being tricked out of money and personal information. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman spoke with experts who shared tips on how you can spot a fraudster.
