Customer reviews remain a default trust signal, while skepticism around AI-generated content is reshaping buying. Plus: Consumers unsure how to protect their personal data, Clutch finds.

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the consumer protection bureau of the FTC.

Consumers estimate that nearly 29% of products available in local markets could be counterfeit, while 74% believe that the incidence of fake goods in their region has increased over the past year ...

A social engineering campaign impersonating PayPal and Amazon uses customer support interactions to acquire sensitive info.