How to avoid scams this holiday season

Warning from the Better Business Bureau: The 12 scams of Christmas

With 2023 quickly winding down, the Better Business Bureau has compiled a naughty list of the top 12 scams of Christmas. When shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your…

Safe shopping tactics to avoid online holiday scams

Many people are taking to the internet this time of year to search for the perfect gifts this holiday season. A local cyber security expert gave advice on how to avoid scams and remain safe while browsing. The holiday season is here which means people are looking high and low for the perfect Christmas gift, including on the internet. It is recommended that shoppers type websites carefully in the search bar and avoid social media advertisements w…

12 Days of Scams | Common scams during the holiday season you need to be on the lookout for

The Better Business Bureau released a "12 Scams of Christmas" list to help consumers identify scams during the busy shopping season.

Christmas scams are frightful, but BBB’s advice insightful - Dodge City Daily Globe

Courtesy of the Better Business Bureau December’s arrival always puts the scam elves to work. This year they are busier than ever, and your Better Business Bureau (BBB) has identified our annual “12 Scams of Christmas.” Holiday shoppers and charity donators can keep their money out of scammers’ greedy little hands by knowing what to watch for and which offers to ignore. As usual, the internet is scammers’ most used route into your finances. Don’…

How to avoid scams this holiday season

Retired prosecuting attorney and current volunteer AARP fraud speaker Lynn Park joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss what kinds of scams to look out for when shopping online, purchasing gift cards, receiving delivery of items at home, and donating to charity.  Also, where to get help if you have been scammed, and other AARP [...]

BBB: Avoid these holiday scams

Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice! The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: