The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a rise in Valentine's Day scams, including fake gift offers, romance scams, wrong number texts leading to adult sites, and fraudulent florists.

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 already circulating — from fake social-media ads to ...

From cozy winter weather and bright Christmas lights to time off work and watching festive classics with family, there’s a lot to love about the holiday season. Still, it isn’t without its bad apples, particularly the rise in scams this time of year ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images While we’re looking forward to spending quality time with the family and tucking into some good food this Christmas ...

A non-delivery scam involves a situation where you pay for goods or services online, but you never actually receive your items. These types of scams particularly spike on social media during the holiday season. Scammers will create professional-looking ads ...

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 how to avoid them. Whether it's a drained gift card, a ...

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 has brought a surge in sophisticated scams targeting ...