'Be wary:' FBI warns shoppers of holiday scams as Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales kick off
The holiday shopping season has returned, and so has the potential for scams. The FBI warns shoppers to "always" be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, especially as you begin to scope out Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals out online or in-person.
Watch out for these common holiday scams, Boston police say
As the holiday season and shopping begins in earnest, Boston police are warning of several common holiday scams, noting that fraudsters are ready to take advantage of people this time of year. Police are sharing information about the following scams: The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns shoppers against an increase in fake websites or personal sellers offering discounts this holiday season.
6 sneaky gift card scams to watch out for this holiday season
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores six sneaky holiday season gift card tricks, providing tips on how to outsmart scammers trying to rip you off.
Beware These Holiday Shopping Scams on Black Friday 2024
After online scams hit record highs in 2023, experts are warning holiday shoppers of fraudulent Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Scammers are targeting U.S. shoppers with fake websites and ads for big brands like IKEA,
Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers
After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries tried to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday, the sales event that still
Website scams skyrocket from last Black Friday, new report shows
New research from Check Point Software shows that new scam websites have spiked nearly 90% since last Black Friday and have more than tripled since 2022.
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‘Tis the season for Holiday scams
In these times of giving, it’s easy to forget these are also times of taking. Scams abound during the holiday season.
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11 Holiday Scams to Watch Out For: Fake Gift Cards, Puppies + USPS Packages
Puppies? Really!?! It’s so disgusting that scams exist. They never go away, and we’ve learned to accept that these lowlifes ...
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Experts warn online shoppers about holiday scams
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The holiday shopping season is now in full swing. Many find it easier, and more convenient, to buy ...
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Online holiday shopping brings wide variety of scams as well as goods
The season offers swindlers many opportunities to lure trusting shoppers. But there are ways to protect yourself.
Cyber security experts advise shopping local to stray from holiday scams
It is exciting to get online and add items to your cart using those Cyber Monday deals. However, cybercriminals want to take ...
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BBB Warns Shoppers To Be On Guard For Scams This Holiday Season
As the holiday shopping season begins in earnest, shoppers and donors should stay vigilant against scams designed to steal ...
Amazon leveraging AI to protect shoppers from holiday impersonation scams
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Nessel warns of holiday scams ahead of gift-buying frenzy
Nessel says that anyone who receives an unusual contact should reach out through some other means to confirm that it’s ...