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.
6 scams to avoid this holiday shopping season and what you can do to keep your money safe
Never share information, like banking and credit card information, your birth date or Social Security numbers, with anyone who has contacted you unsolicited in any manner. Make sure your loved ones, especially children and the elderly, know how to spot scams.
Crypto phishing scams to rise during holiday shopping season — Cyvers
Cybersecurity experts have warned that crypto phishing attacks are anticipated to spike in December as scammers aim to capitalize on the Christmas holiday shopping season. In November, over 9,200 cryptocurrency investors collectively lost $9.
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.
Holiday Cyber Security Scams: Protecting Your Business During the Festive Season Without Being a Grinch
As the holiday season is upon us, businesses must remain vigilant against the increased threat of cybersecurity hacks and scams. Cybercriminals
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
Local, federal authorities warn of holiday scams
Scam text messages, phone calls and emails increase in frequency during the holiday season as criminals attempt to take advantage of people’s holiday spirit with a higher volume of fraud attempts during the Christmas season.
Avoiding Holiday Scams
There are several ways to avoid falling for frauds and scams. "Make sure that you're not providing your overall PINs, usernames or passwords to any of your overall banking information," said Sr. Vice President and Head of Payment Risk Programs for Wells Fargo, Margarita Alvarez.
Rocky Mountain Power warning customers of scams during holiday season
Going into the holiday season, Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) is warning customers about billing scams on the rise and reminding customers to be vigilant.
IRS issues warning about emerging tax season scams
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers and tax professional to look out for suspicious emails and text messages that could be from fraudsters as tax filing season nears.
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.
AG Miyares warns Virginians about holiday charity scams
With the holiday season in full swing, Attorney General Jason Miyares is warning Virginians about charity scams.
9th annual National Tax Security Awareness Week: IRS warns against holiday scams
Since 2015, the IRS and the Security Summit have used this week to warn taxpayers and tax professionals to protect their ...
Record holiday spending predicted, while cybersecurity experts warn against online scams
The NRF says spending is expected to reach a record $902 per person. That includes gifts, decorations, food and other ...
Consumer Reports shares tips to avoid holiday scams and gift card fraud this season
With the holiday season in full swing, scammers are on the hunt looking to your steal money or identity. Kim Harris, a victim ...
'Be wary:' FBI warns shoppers of holiday scams as Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales kick off
The FBI has issued a holiday scam advisory, warning shoppers to "be wary" of potential grifts as they begin to shop Black ...
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 ...