Scams

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.

They often make unsolicited contact, promising quick sales and requesting upfront payments for services such as processing fees, taxes, or title searches. Unfortunately, these transactions never materialize, leaving victims without their money.

According to BBB's 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report, individuals aged 18-24 are just as susceptible to scams as older adults, and this age group has reported the highest median financial loss over the past two years.

These codes offer an additional layer of security, ensuring that even if someone has your password, they cannot access your account without the verification code sent to your phone or email.