FBI warns shoppers of holiday scams

'Be wary:' FBI warns shoppers of holiday scams as Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales kick off
The holiday shopping season has returned, and so has the potential for scams. The FBI warns shoppers to "always" be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, especially as you begin to scope out Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals out online or in-person.
Record holiday spending predicted, while cybersecurity experts warn against online scams
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Holiday online shopping scams: How to spot and avoid them
Fake social media ads and text messages from scammers about packages being undeliverable are the top scams you should be keeping an eye out for this holiday season, according to Director of Information Security and Engagement at the National Cybersecurity Alliance Cliff Steinhauer.
Online holiday shopping brings wide variety of scams as well as goods
The season offers swindlers many opportunities to lure trusting shoppers. But there are ways to protect yourself.
As you’re shopping this season, beware of these holiday scams
Whether you’re ordering gifts, recovering from weather events or getting communications from your bank, you may be vulnerable. Keep an eye out for these frauds.
BBB Warns Shoppers To Be On Guard For Scams This Holiday Season
As the holiday shopping season begins in earnest, shoppers and donors should stay vigilant against scams designed to steal money or personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that co
Cyber security experts advise shopping local to stray from holiday scams
It is exciting to get online and add items to your cart using those Cyber Monday deals. However, cybercriminals want to take advantage too.
Scams to look out for this holiday season
During the holiday season, scammers may cold call you pretending to be representatives of retailers, delivery companies, charities and other entities, in a bid to trick you into handing over personal/financial information. They may ask direct for charity donations, if you want to enter a prize draw or survey, or to confirm delivery details.
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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 fraudsters are ready to take advantage of people this time of year. Police are sharing information about the following scams: The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns shoppers against an increase in fake websites or personal sellers offering discounts this
FBI issues holiday scam warning for online shoppers
The FBI issued a warning to consumers about online scams as the holiday shopping season gets officially underway this week with Black Friday and then Cyber Monday. “Don’t let #holiday excitement cloud your judgment!
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‘Tis the season for Holiday scams
In these times of giving, it’s easy to forget these are also times of taking. Scams abound during the holiday season.
Customers, sellers could lose millions from schemes during the holidays. How to avoid scams
As people shop in-person or online during the holidays, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, law enforcement officials ...