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

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

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

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

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

'Tis the season for holiday scams. Important reminders to avoid fraud

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is urging everyone to be vigilant amid the holiday shopping and travel rush. Here's what to know to protect yourself from seasonal scammers and ... Read More

How the festive season became boomtime for scammers — ruining Christmas for their victims

Scammers are especially active during the holidays,” one fraud prevention expert told The Post. “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” ... 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

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

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 '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

How to avoid scams this holiday season: Tips from the BBB of Middle TN and Southern KY

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With holiday deals enticing shoppers, scammers have been using the season as an opportunity to get their hands on personal information. According to the Better Business ... Read More

Seniors, avoid these 15 scams targeting you

While scam artists target anyone and everyone they can if they believe there's a potential for a payoff, they sadly most often focus heavily on senior citizens. Why? That's because many retirees have ... Read More