CONSUMER ALERT

The Better Business Bureau is warning people — before you buy, check the gift card in the store.

A new report from the Better Business Bureau shows that the top scams of the year mostly target people online.

About 8 million units of The Laundress laundry detergent, fabric conditioner and other cleaning products are being recalled because they could contain bacteria, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday.

Nearly 90,000 children’s clothing sets have been recalled over lead levels, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday.

With the holiday shopping season gearing up, Florida Chief Financial Officer is warning people to watch out for potential scams surrounding Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

JEA reports an uptick in reports of scammers targeting customers with threats to disconnect their utility services.

News4JAX breaks down the dangers of lead in toys and what you can do to keep your children safe.

Ford is recalling more than 550,00 F-150 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front windshield wiper motor may stop functioning, causing the wipers to stop working.

About 18,000 Goalsetter wall-mounted basketball goals are being recalled because they can unexpectedly detach from the wall and fall to the ground, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Goalsetter Systems Inc. announced Thursday.

Two specific pop-up scams are targeting local shoppers and bank customers right now.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Friday warned people and businesses to beware of charity scams related to Hurricane Ian.

Ford is recalling more than 277,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. because the rear view camera lens can get cloudy and reduce visibility for the driver.

The Better Business Bureau is warning sports fans to be aware of sports streaming scams.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Wednesday warned of a cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering” or ”pig slaughtering.”

We don’t want you to lose money to scammers this summer, and the best way to protect yourself is to know a common summer scheme involves your air conditioning unit.

Even with student loan payments paused until the end of August, scammers are not giving up.

Best Buy has recalled thousands of air fryers and air fryer ovens due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

A voluntary recall was issued for 3- and 10-ounce products of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer.

JEA on Tuesday warned that the utility has seen an increase in reports of scammers targeting its customers.

A consumer alert: The FBI is warning that criminals are stealing people’s cellphone numbers and costing them millions of dollars.

There’s a scam alert warning from the News4JAX I-TEAM.

Children’s nightgowns that were sold on Amazon are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

With tax season beginning Jan. 24, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation is warning taxpayers to watch out for tax-related fraud.

The Federal Trade Commission is demanding 25 companies stop promising you products that prevent or treat COVID-19.

There’s a consumer alert from several sheriffs’ offices in Northeast Florida.

The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to use caution while buying gaming consoles online.

Scammers are ready to pounce now that the holidays are here. You may think you won’t fall prey — but crooks can be sneaky — and if they get to you, it will hit you where it hurts the most: your wallet.

There’s a consumer alert for anyone who still needs to file their taxes.