Consumer News How To Avoid Falling Victim To Scams This Holiday Season

Gift card, holiday shopping scams are on the rise. How to avoid them

Nearly one in three consumers reportedly fell victim to an online scam during the holiday season last year. Here's how to avoid them this season. Read More

Giving gift cards this holiday season? Here’s how to avoid getting scammed

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift. Read More

From puppies to gift cards: Experts share tips to avoid holiday scams

Criminals also continue to target gift cards, with scams common this time of year. Scammers may steal card information before the card is even sold. 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

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

’Tis the season for holiday shopping scams—here’s how you can avoid falling for them

The holiday season is upon us, ushering in family gatherings, festive decor and an excuse to break out the eggnog. There’s a reason we call it the most wonderful time of the year. But unfortunately, ... Read More

Tips to avoid scams this holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, consumers should stay alert for common scams. The Office of Consumer Protection warns that scams tend to be more common during ... Read More

Scammers plan to prey on holiday shoppers: How to avoid becoming a victim

TAMPA, Fla. - Experts are warning about scams around this time of year to help prevent a tragic end to the holiday season. "Be aware that over 50% of everything they'll see online is probably a scam ... Read More

Here are the biggest scams to look out for this holiday season

Consumer advocates are warning of increased scam activity during the holidays. Advocates have already seen an uptick in scam reports out of the Pittsburgh region, likely corresponding with the start ... Read More

Is That Link Legit? How to Spot and Avoid Scams in Your Inbox

"Smartphones do their best to block scam links, so attackers use tricks to make their links clickable," said Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard.ai, a cybersecurity company that helps businesses protect ... Read More

How to protect yourself and loved ones from scams this holiday season

FOREST GROVE, Ore. — During the holiday season, it’s important to stay vigilant to avoid scams. Law enforcement and finance officials say scams spike during the end of the year, with an increase in ... Read More

Washington AG's office launches campaign to combat holiday scams

WASHINGTON — This week, the Washington State Attorney General's Office (AGO), alongside the Office of the Secretary of State, are looking to put residents on alert to avoid falling victim to scammers ... Read More