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Watch out for these holiday scams

Apple’s App Store and Google Play list dozens of holiday-themed apps so children can video chat live with Santa, light the ...
Criminals are targeting shoppers with fake websites, bogus charities and other fraudulent pitches, according to insights from ...
There's bad customer service — and even worse bogus customer service where anyone can easily be taken by a scammer with a quirky accent who demands a credit card on the spot when you call a fake ...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), together with Scam Watch Pilipinas and private sector partners, ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the amount of scams out there, it can be hard to keep track of which ones to watch out for. That’s why FOX4 compiled a list of local and national scams that you should be aware ...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – If you’re traveling internationally, you may need to renew your passport. Consumers unaware of the passport renewal process may fall victim to online scams. These scams trick ...
Whether it's scam text messages, fake ads, unsolicited social media messages, or just plain old phishing emails, the methods used by cybercriminals to hook their targets are getting more sophisticated ...
Amazon has warned that scammers are monitoring customer complaints in social media posts and comments. Crooks then reach out to you. AARP is seeing an uptick in complaints from consumers who have been ...
1. Check Your Listings: Scammers frequently deploy websites that resemble popular online listings or even hotel-chain pages, right down to the logos and a “call now” button that will connect you to ...
With the warmer weather and summer storms, roofing scams become more common. BBB Scam Tracker frequently receives reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should be on the lookout for ...
Getting a good deal on secondhand household goods, or making a quick buck by selling your old stuff, used to mean waking up early on a Saturday morning to hit the garage sales. Today, the garage sale ...
Welcome to the holiday scamming season. The criminals know we're stressed, and they're ready to pounce in all sorts of ways to steal our cash.