Scams

This scheme targeted elderly victims with text messages and emails.

He also reminds consumers that they have three business days to cancel contracts signed at home, and five days if insurance coverage is denied

Avoid pressure to donate quickly and beware of links in unsolicited emails

The IRS is one of the most impersonated organizations in reports to the Better Business Bureau.

As the year winds down, the Better Business Bureau is out with its naughty list of the top 12 holiday scams.

Over ¾ of consumers plan to do at least half of their holiday shopping online this year.

Scammers can prey on people's emotions this election season.

These scams, increasingly blending elements of romance and cryptocurrency fraud, have led to a dramatic rise in median losses, escalating from $1,000 in 2021 to nearly $6,000 in 2024.

These scams typically begin with a post designed to tug at your heartstrings—whether it's about a lost pet, a missing child, or someone in desperate need of help.

Sydney Waters, a digital safety advocate, highlights the growing risk of online scams targeting children through popular platforms like social media, gaming sites, and mobile apps. With scammers becoming more sophisticated, it’s crucial for parents to stay vigilant.