A superhost on Airbnb digitally harassed one of their former guests after asking him to leave a review—then the guest posted about it. In a video with over 188,000 views, TikTok content creator Sean ...

A shared-space Airbnb host has vented their frustration online after an influencer finished several boxes of their cereal but ...

The "smishing" scam targets E-ZPass holders, sending them fraudulent text messages that claim to be from E-ZPass and then tricks customers into clicking malicious links or asking for payment ...

The scammers' reach could extend across Florida and throughout the United States, according to new court records.

With the unofficial start to the summer travel season underway, that dream vacation can turn into a nightmare if you're not careful.

One of the primary concerns raised by guests is the lack of proper maintenance in some Airbnb listings. Reports of vermin infestations, broken appliances, and unsanitary conditions are not uncommon.

There's another phishing text scam New Yorkers need to be aware of. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning residents of scammers posing as the department to try to get their ...

Since April 2025, malicious actors have been impersonating senior US officials to target individuals, particularly current and former federal and state government officials and their contacts. The ...

Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in ...

House Republicans on Thursday morning passed a sweeping bill full of President Trump’s legislative priorities, marking a major win for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) but kicking off what is expected ...

“He’s taken far more than my home, my memories, my heart,” she says. According to Mayes, the scam, called equity stripping, involves convincing distressed homeowners to unknowingly sign over ...