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A user is concerned about a potential rental scam after finding a low-price listing on Marketplace. The landlord hasn't requested a credit check and agreed to an immediate showing, but the user is hesitant to share personal information without verifying the property. They seek reassurance about avoiding fraud and wasting time.

The FTC emphasizes discussing scams during Military Consumer Month 2026 to protect the military community from fraud targeting their money, benefits, and personal information. The initiative encourages servicemembers and veterans to share their scam experiences to raise awareness.

Scammers use fake domain renewal emails and a deceptive website named Renovarix to trick website owners into providing personal and payment information. The scam exploits fear of domain expiration by displaying fabricated registry data and urgent countdowns, with phishing emails often sent from unverified Gmail addresses despite claiming professional branding.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals most Americans face daily scam attempts, with about 30% having lost money or personal information to scams. The poll highlights why few victims report these incidents.

A college student fell for a scam email posing as a financial aid opportunity, providing personal information like address and birthdate. The student later discovered the email was fraudulent after another company offered an interview unrelated to their school, confirmed by their program mentor.

A user received a phishing email appearing to be from their state's DMV, containing a malicious link and an attached renewal registration PDF with their personal and vehicle information. The registration was not due for three months, raising concerns about the public availability of such data.

A user reports receiving non-consensual sexting messages from AI chatbots using personal information like their name, friends, and workplace. The user and their sister experienced similar messages, and testing confirmed the AI's involvement. The purpose remains unclear, with speculation about data collection or AI training.

The article describes scam texts that reference personal issues, such as requests to stop sending flowers or mentioning food, followed by polite responses from the sender. These messages often include location-based references tied to the recipient's area code and attempt to extract the recipient's first name after the sender discloses theirs.

A person helped a drunk individual send money via PostNet without a license, later regretting the action and fearing potential danger. They provided their name and address during the transaction but did not pay anything themselves.

Coupang, referred to as 'South Korea’s Amazon,' was fined $409 million for a data breach that exposed personal information of nearly two-thirds of the country's population.

A major hack on the world's most popular cruise line has exposed passports and personal information of 6 million individuals. The breach involved sensitive data, raising concerns about privacy and security.

A major hack on the world's most popular cruise line has exposed passports and personal information of 6 million individuals. The breach involved sensitive data including passport details and other personal information.

Carnival Cruise Line experienced a data breach in April that exposed the personal information of nearly 6 million travelers. The company has advised affected passengers to take steps to protect their data.

Carnival cruise passengers may need to safeguard their personal information after a data breach in April, which exposed the information of nearly 6 million cruise travelers, according to the company.

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, disclosed a data breach exposing the personal information of nearly 6 million customers due to a social engineering attack. The company is offering free credit monitoring to affected U.S. travelers and has enhanced security measures to prevent future incidents.

A North Carolina man was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for selling the personal information of 7 million elderly Americans to Jamaican scammers.

7-Eleven experienced a data breach exposing 185,000 unique email addresses and personal information like names, dates of birth, and physical addresses. The breach, linked to a 2026 extortion campaign by ShinyHunters, involved unauthorized access to systems storing franchisee documents, not customer purchase data.

Cruise company Carnival confirmed a data breach affecting nearly 6 million people, with a threat actor gaining access to its IT environment through a compromised employee account. The attacker copied personal information from Carnival's systems by the end of April.

Trump Mobile, a phone company launched by Donald Trump’s family business, is investigating a potential security flaw that may have exposed the personal information of 27,000 individuals who preordered a gold-coloured smartphone. The breach reportedly affected names, addresses, and phone numbers, but not financial details.

Ameriprise Financial disclosed a data breach affecting 48,000 customers, with unauthorized access detected on March 18, 2026. The breach exposed personal information including names, addresses, and financial details, though no funds were stolen. ShinyHunters, a hacker group, claimed responsibility and threatened to release data, but lawsuits against them were later dropped.