Tax scams, unfortunately, happen year-round, but they surge during the holiday season. Scammers know that people are busy with year-end distractions like shopping, traveling, not to mention the ...

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 ...

Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift and travel more than usual. Staying alert, taking a moment to ...

Research suggests travel scams are on rise as experts advise doing some detective work to make sure holidays are real ...

‘Tis the season for so many things including scams. We’ve written and reported on various scams aimed at all of us, especially our sometimes too-trusting seniors. Now we offer an update of the last ...

CHICO — It’s a shame how scams tend to blow up the closer we get to the holidays. If only fraudsters could be visited by three ghosts or watch a village sing around a Christmas tree, causing their ...

Scoring a great deal this holiday season is exciting. Unfortunately, con artists are using that same feeling of excitement to lure shoppers into scams. This con uses text messages and fake customer ...

Scammers are telling people their fights are delayed or canceled. Here’s what to look for and how to protect yourself. The holidays are supposed to be a time for good cheer and merrymaking.

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 ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Insurance Division (IID) is warning Iowans about inheritance scams that increase during the holiday season. Iowans have been receiving letters claiming they have a ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage. This voice experience is ...