Thousands of shoppers fall victim to holiday scams every year. How to avoid them in Wisconsin
Thousands of shoppers are the victims of holiday scams every year, costing consumers more than $309 million last year, according to the FBI.
FBI releases tips for customers to avoid scams when holiday shopping
With the holiday season in full swing, the FBI is urging consumers to be aware of scams that could cost them hard-earned money and personal information. Americans lost a total of $309 million in online scams last year,
Jacksonville FBI warns about holiday scams
The FBI Jacksonville Division is urging you to be cautious this holiday season. Officials want you to be on the lookout for online shopping scams, social media scams, and charity scams. Remember, if something looks too good to be true, it most likely is.
FBI warns public of holiday-related scams targeting shoppers, donors
Criminals are exploiting the holiday season to perpetrate scams against shoppers and donors, the Federal Bureau of Investigation San Francisco said, and people need to be vigilant.
Thanksgiving Scams Warning Issued by FBI
The FBI mentioned four common scams to watch out for: non-delivery scams, where buyers pay for items online but never receive them; non-payment scams, where sellers ship goods but don't get paid; auction fraud, involving the misrepresentation of products on auction sites; and gift card fraud, where scammers request payment through prepaid cards.
Stay safe from scams this holiday season
Every year, thousands fall victim to holiday scams, losing money, personal information, and peace of mind. Here’s how to protect yourself. Common Scams
FBI offers tips to avoid holiday shopping scams
The FBI is warning consumers to be wary of holiday shopping scams. Nondelivery scams, in which you pay for goods or services you find online but never receive the items. Nonpayment scams, in which you ship purchased goods or services before you receive payment, then never are paid.
FBI warns holiday shoppers about online shopping scams. What to look out for
Dr. Biden responded to shouted questions from reporters at a holiday party Monday. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to shake things up in Washington in his second term. Here are the two main changes he wants to make to Social Security.
IRS warns holiday shoppers to be cautious of scams
The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners issued a warning Monday, urging taxpayers to exercise extra caution during holiday shopping to avoid falling victim to identity theft scams.
FBI warns consumers to be wary of scammers when trying to find details
Artificial Intelligence is providing a powerful tool for scammers to use against consumers. SAN DIEGO — This is the time of year when shoppers are hunting for deals with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
The Cincinnati Enquirer3d
'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 ...
Yahoo1d
FBI Little Rock warns of common holiday scams: What to know
Officials said shoppers who suspect they are fraud victims should immediately contact their financial institution, then call ...
FBI issues warning about online scams targeting Cyber Monday shoppers
As millions of Americans hunt for holiday bargains this Cyber Monday, cybercriminals are also on the prowl.Online scams are ...
Stay alert: charity scams spike during holidays, warns FBI Little Rock Field Office
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Little Rock Field Office has issued a warning for consumers to stay aware of scams for ...
FBI Online Shopping Warning: How to Avoid Scams on Cyber Monday
The agency has issued a warning to consumers about online scams as the holiday shopping season officially kicked off. Learn ...