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

FBI offers tips to avoid getting scammed this holiday season

The FBI is warning folks to stay vigilant as they order gifts this holiday season. Online shopping leaves criminals with the perfect opportunity to scam unwitting shoppers. “With the holidays comes a ... Read More

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

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

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

Consumer Reports shares tips to help avoid common holiday scams

From drained gift cards and fake puppies to presents that never arrive, scams are everywhere during the holiday season. 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

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 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