State officials say holiday fraud is climbing in Georgia. Here's what to know about scams with gift cards, fake emergencies ...

This year, holiday shopping is expected to see a boost of up to 4% in spending, even with the economic uncertainties hanging around, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

January is recognized as the peak month for scams, with 2.33 million scam alerts and 1.7 million dark-web alerts recorded in ...

The holidays are here — and so are the scams that come with them. To help shoppers and families stay safe, the Better Business Bureau has released its "12 Scams of the Holidays" list as a reminder of ...

As holiday shopping heats up, scammers are using "Santa" wishes, fake deals, delivery notices and charity scams to trick shoppers. The Better Business Bureau warns that the "12 Scams of Christmas" are ...

’Tis the season for twinkling lights, overflowing inboxes — and scammers working overtime. As Americans rush to buy gifts, book travel and spread holiday cheer, fraudsters are decking the halls with ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is warning residents to watch for scammers trying to exploit the holiday season. “Unfortunately, fraud doesn’t ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — With Christmas just days away, last-minute shoppers rushing to buy gift cards face a new threat: scammers who tamper with cards before customers even purchase them. The holiday season ...

Whether it's a drained gift card, a present that never arrives, or finding out it's a fake puppy pulling at your heartstrings. WRAL's 5 on your side gives you a rundown on the top holiday scams and ...

Don’t be fooled this holiday season by scammers posing as charities or fly-by-night websites offering surprisingly steep discounts on popular gifts, FBI officials in Pittsburgh warned Tuesday. “If it ...

With the holiday season swiftly approaching, it’s important for consumers to be vigilant about online scams. A 2015 AARP Fraud Watch Network survey found that 70 percent of consumers did not know how ...