5 holiday scams that could wreck your season
Gift-card draining scams are a year-round concern but can escalate during the holidays as shoppers hand the convenient presents out to friends, coworkers, and family.
Protecting yourself from holiday shopping scams
Local financial instructor, Michael Masserant, from the Retirement Education Foundation shares some things to look out for during the holiday shopping season to stop those grinches from grabbing your cash.
Stay safe this holiday season with avoiding scams
With the holiday season in full swing, scams are growing everywhere. The Idaho State and Federal taskforce have a, “Don’t Click December” protection campaign along with AARP. The protection campaign encourages to the public to exercise caution if any unknown or unverified sources – such as texts,
Don't get wrapped up in holiday scams this season
Summit County officials and the Better Business Bureau of Akron are helping residents stay one step ahead of scammers.
How To Avoid Holiday Package Scams
An AARP survey reveals that more than 80% of adults have encountered some form of fraud, and fraud experts say package delivery scams are particularly common this time of year.
Protecting Yourself from Scams During the Holidays
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How to avoid scammers this holiday season
Scammers are stepping up their game this holiday season, targeting communities across Eastern North Carolina. Multiple police departments have already issued warnings. In New Bern, officers said there’s a new scam where callers are impersonating employees of local businesses,
The top holiday scams to make the naughty list
Tech expert Carmi Levy breaks down the top holiday scams to watch out for this season. They include misleading social media ads, fake shipping notifications and some buyer beware advice when it comes to Facebook Marketplace.
Top 12 holiday scams to watch out for, according to the BBB
The BBB has released a list of the top 12 holiday season scams, including Amazon Imposters, misleading social media ads, AI scams, gift exchange schemes, holiday apps, fake texts, gift card offers, temporary holiday jobs,
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Beware of puppy scams, phishing cons this holiday season, Michigan AG warns
"Always thoroughly research any online purchase to ensure you are not the latest victim of a scam," AG Dana Nessel said.
New gift card fraud emerges as holiday scams are on the rise
According to the the Better Business Bureau, gift cards are considered by many to be a popular and convenient gift-giving ...
Jobseekers beware: Employment scams on the rise, according to BBB
These types of scams have increased by more than half, promising high pay with a bare-bones interview process.
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Better Business Bureau warning people against scams involving holiday deliveries, gift cards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As people finish their holiday shopping, the Better Business Bureau is warning others of potential scams. Carl Bates, president of the BBB’s Central and South Alabama ...
Artificial intelligence-driven scams surge in…
Artificial intelligence takes existing scam opportunities and puts them on steroids,” Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser ...
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If you asked Santa for a puppy, beware of these online pet scams
Families looking to add a furry friend over the holidays are losing money to pet scams. Ronald Russell shares his experience ...
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Renters Fear Scams in Tight Housing Market
A new study found 88% of scam victims found fraudulent listings on Facebook. Experts say there’s a need for industry-wide ...