Consumer News Four Phishing Scams You Need To Avoid

Five scams that could target you this holiday season

Online purchase scams remain one of the riskiest threats for shoppers this season Holiday “gift exchange” posts on social media often hide illegal ... Read More

Watch out for scams this holiday shopping season

As people cross off names on their gift lists, state officials are urging consumers to be cautious when it comes to online shopping.There’s a number of different scams this time of year targeting ... Read More

Experts warn of rising holiday scams, and how shoppers can avoid becoming victims

The holiday season brings family, festivities, and gift-giving, but it also brings a surge in scams that can drain bank accounts, damage credit, and take months to resolve. Consumer experts say this ... Read More

CT business group offers tips to avoid scams on Cyber Monday

The Better Business Bureau is urging shoppers to be vigilant on Cyber Monday, one of the biggest online shopping days of the year, for potential scams. The Better Business Bureau warns consumers ... Read More

Shopping for Black Friday deals? Here's how to avoid online scams.

Fake QR codes, phony social media posts and phishing emails are among the tools scammers use to trick online shoppers. Read More

Scams are exploding during the holidays. Here's how to stay safe.

Welcome to the holiday scamming season. The criminals know we're stressed, and they're ready to pounce in all sorts of ways to steal our cash. Read More

FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge

Holiday email scams including non-delivery fraud and gift card schemes spike in November and December, costing victims hundreds of millions, FBI says. Read More

4 Black Friday Scams to Watch Out For

The deals are heating up, but so are the scams. Here's how to spot some of the most common Black Friday scams this holiday season. Read More

Kennewick event educates on charity scams during fraud awareness week

The AGO is hosting free educational sessions to further educate the public on avoiding charity fraud. Sessions will be held on December 2 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at WorkSource ... Read More

Suspicious Link in Your Inbox? Here's How to Tell If It's a Scam

Contact the authorities. If you clicked on a spam link and were scammed out of money, report it to the Federal Trade Commission so they can spread the word about the scam. You'll also want to call ... Read More

Beware of QR codes to avoid quishing scams

SALT LAKE CITY — You’ve heard of phishing, which is when scammers send emails or text messages in an attempt to steal personal information, hoping you’ll click a tainted link. Quishing is just that, ... Read More