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Consumer Threat Intelligence

Scam & Fraud Alerts

Browse public alerts published by The Accountability Alliance after review. Use the filters below to find threats by keyword, category, or severity.

Published Alerts

10 alerts
MEDIUM Aug 4, 2026

Online fraud report intake warning

Victim is directed to report online fraud through official reporting channels instead of engaging with scammers

Online Fraud · National - Denver Read Alert →
MEDIUM Aug 4, 2026

Unwanted call or text scam

Scammer uses unwanted calls or texts to push fraudulent links payment demands or personal information requests

Phone and Text Scam · National - Los Angeles Read Alert →
HIGH Aug 4, 2026

Tech support remote access scam

Scammer poses as tech support and asks for remote access or payment for fake device problems

Tech Support · National - Dallas Read Alert →
HIGH Aug 4, 2026

Gift card payment scam

Scammer demands payment through gift cards and asks for the card number or PIN

Gift Card Scam · National - Chicago Read Alert →
HIGH Aug 4, 2026

Government impersonator payment scam

Scammer pretends to be a government agency and pressures the victim to move money or pay immediately

Government Impersonation · National - Washington DC Read Alert →
HIGH Mar 1, 2026

Fake Utility Shutoff Threat

Scammers pose as utility companies and threaten immediate shutoff unless payment is made.

Utility Scam · USA Read Alert →
CRITICAL Mar 1, 2026

Romance Cryptocurrency Investment Scam

Scammers build online relationships and convince victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms.

Romance / Crypto · Global Read Alert →
HIGH Mar 1, 2026

Tech Support Pop-Up Scam

Fake pop-up alerts claim your computer is infected and instruct you to call a support number.

Tech Support Fraud · Global Read Alert →
MEDIUM Mar 1, 2026

Online Marketplace Overpayment Scam

A buyer sends a fake check for more than the purchase price and asks for a refund of the difference.

Marketplace Fraud · USA Read Alert →
HIGH Mar 1, 2026

Bank Text Message Phishing (Smishing)

Fraudulent text messages claim suspicious activity on your bank account and include a fake link.

Banking Fraud · USA Read Alert →

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