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Fake Delivery Text Warning Issued To Millions Of Christmas Shoppers

DHL tracking scams are surging by 206% this month, targeting Christmas shoppers. Learn how to spot scams using AI to mimic delivery alerts. Read More

Season’s fleecings: Beware of 5 holiday scams consumers keep falling for

Tis the season for twinkling lights, overflowing inboxes — and scammers working overtime. As Americans rush to buy gifts, book travel and spread holiday cheer, fraudsters are decking the halls with ... Read More

Fake 'Amazon' sites are exploding before Black Friday — how to not get scammed

Fake Amazon and eBay sites are spiking ahead of Black Friday, using real logos, photos, and “too good to be true” prices to fool shoppers Before you buy, tap the full URL, sanity-check prices, avoid ... Read More

Traveling for the holidays? Beware these common scams, lawmakers warn

Americans lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year in travel-related fraud, according to the Joint Economic Committee. Here's how to avoid getting burned. Read More

Mega Millions warns of 'scammers'. Here's what to watch out for.

Mega Millions officials issued a recent warning about scammers 'impersonating' them online. Here's what to watch out for. Read More

Amazon Scams Surge as Holiday Shoppers Face Wave of Phishing Texts and Fake Refund Notices

As millions of Americans fill their Amazon carts this holiday season, scammers are shopping too, but for your personal information. Read More

Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know

Amazon is advising millions of its users to be aware of scams amid Black Friday and the holiday shopping weekend. Earlier this month, the company released an email informing consumers about ... Read More

Criminals are primed to take advantage of holiday shoppers. Watch for these 5 scams.

The holiday shopping season is creating fresh openings for scammers looking to snag consumers' payment data, according to Visa's 2025 Holiday Threats Report. Artificial intelligence is also helping ... Read More

Holiday shoppers warned about new online scams sweeping New York

There are more and more fake websites and scammers out there trying to take advantage of New Yorkers purchasing gifts for their loved ones this time of year." ... Read More

Buyer beware: Mega Millions scam making the rounds, per Virginia Lottery

The Virginia Lottery is warning the public of scammers promoting a special international drawing for Mega Millions that is fake. Read More

Scammers are targeting travelers with fake rentals and sites. Are you sure your next vacation booking is safe?

Avoid prepaying your accommodation reservations in full (unless it's a verified, refundable booking through a reputable platform). And be sure to keep digital copies of your itinerary, receipts, and ... Read More

Older Americans lost $2.4 billion to scams in 2024, FTC says

Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment scams—often tied to social m ... Read More