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

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

As Americans rush to buy gifts, book travel and spread holiday cheer, fraudsters are decking the halls with fake deals, bogus charities and panic-inducing messages designed to empty wallets faster ... Read More

Romance scams are spiking this holiday season— here’s how to spot them before it’s too late

Romance scams are surging this holiday season, with Avast reporting a 64% increase in blocked dating scam attacks and high rates of victims falling for the ... Read More

Cybercrimes spike during the holiday season. Here's how to avoid getting scammed

Fraud investigators warn cybercrimes spike during the holidays, especially scams targeting online shoppers. Here's how to protect yourself from scammers. Read More

Holiday scam robocalls are spiking across the U.S.

Holiday scam robocalls and robotexts are surging nationwide, with scammers posing as charities, delivery services, and trusted organizations to take advant ... Read More

Scams up during the holidays; how to avoid them

The holiday season is a time of giving, and that is exactly what scammers are counting on. People need to be sure that they are not giving to the wrong person. Recent data shows that ... Read More

4 common scams to watch out for this holiday season

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself. Read More

Tips to avoid scams this holiday season

HELENA, Mont. — 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 the holidays than at ... 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

Americans lost $1B to gift card draining; how to avoid it

Gift cards were supposed to be the safest, simplest present in the holiday arsenal. Instead, criminals have quietly turned them into a billion‑dollar pipeline, draining balances before many buyers or ... Read More

From 'Evil Twin' Wi-Fi to charity scams: Ohio Secretary of State warns of common holiday fraud schemes

Between 2020 and 2024, a total of $50.5 billion in losses were reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Frank LaRose's office said. 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

How to avoid falling victim to jury duty scam

Amid a surge in jury duty scam calls, a new investigative unit has been created in Fairfax County to tackle the problem. Special Agents Aaron Waple and Richard Buisch are laser focused on tracking ... Read More