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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

Don’t fall for that fake job: 6 LinkedIn scams to watch out for

Spokeo reports on six common LinkedIn scams targeting job seekers, including fake recruiters and phishing schemes, advising caution. Read More

Text message job scam: Six things to do if you get a text

This year alone, more than 300 people have reported text hiring scams, which is why the Better Business Bureau wants all job seekers to be aware of these scams as we enter the holiday hiring season. Read More

The biggest scams of 2025

Below, we take a look at the most widespread scams of 2025. Read More

BBB warns consumers about holiday scams, urges caution with online shopping deals

The Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is warning consumers about scams with the holidays right around the corner. Read More

SCAM ALERT: BBB warns South Carolinians to watch out for fake investment, Medicare calls

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - From fake Bitcoin investments to phony Medicare enrollment offers, scammers are getting more creative as the holidays approach. As online shopping and charitable giving ramp up, ... Read More

Indeed scam texts are on the rise again as job market stalls

Scammers constantly change and adapt tactics. When E-Z Pass toll scams became a trending topic, scammers started sending DMV and speeding ticket collection texts instead. The latest ploy: sending scam ... Read More

No, the CFPB is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle and Cash App

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Free money from Zelle or Cash App—just for filling out a government form? That’s what some TikTok videos claim. But Consumer Reports has a warning: it’s not a windfall—it’s ... 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

The latest genAI scam: fake expense receipts

The receipts, created using generative AI tools, accounted for about 14% of all fraudulent receipts in September, compared to 0% a year earlier. Businesses around the world have seen a surge in fake ... Read More