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Securing tickets to popular sporting events and concerts can be difficult and competitive. Many stadiums and venues have gone to only accepting digital tickets, making the possibility for scams all the more likely. Here is what you need to know about online ticket purchases. Thanks to the internet, there are countless ways for consumers to find ticketsContinue reading “Buying tickets to the big game or concert? Don’t get scammed”

With age comes wisdom. But even the wisest among us have become victims of scams, which are epidemic — and growing in sophistication with the help of rapidly advancing tech tools. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received 101,068 reports from people age 60 and over in 2023, and they’d lost more than $3.4 billion to onlineContinue reading “25 Great Ways to Avoid Scams”

Whether you’re excited about buying the car of your dreams or just trying to make your budget stretch to get reliable transportation, the car buying process can be stressful. It can also be costlier than expected, because of misleading ads and hidden fees at the dealer. The FTC’s new Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) RuleContinue reading “The new CARS Rule: What you need to know”

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at work, trying to get them to pay a debt they don’t even owe. BBB receives numerous reports of con artistsContinue reading “How to recognize phony debt collection calls and texts”

If you’re a frequent traveler, mark this date: May 7, 2025. Starting then, you’ll need a Real ID — which is an enhanced driver’s license or state ID card — to board a domestic flight. Here’s additional incentive: Waiting too long could not only jeopardize your next trip, but make you susceptible to a Real ID scam.Continue reading “6 Ways to Avoid a Real ID Scam as TSA Deadline Nears”

When you order something online, you might get several emails or text messages about your order: Confirming your order. Telling you it shipped. Saying it’s out for delivery. Notifying you about delivery. Did you know that scammers send fake package shipment and delivery notifications to try to steal people’s personal information — not just atContinue reading “Fake shipping notification emails and text messages: What you need to know this holiday season”

Scammers have long impersonated government officials and agencies to trick victims into giving up money or personal information. Now, they’re targeting business owners and confusing them into giving up their information.  (Read More)

Last summer an order for 1,000 sweet cupcakes turned sour for California baker Loria Stern, owner of Eat Your Flowers bakery in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. A self-taught baker, botanist and gardener, Stern began creating and selling botanical-inspired cookies and cakes from her home kitchen in 2016. Although she’s witnessed plenty ofContinue reading “Read This Before Accepting a Stranger’s Check”

Ever think about clicking on ads for big markdowns or close-out sales in your feed? Social media seems to know what’s on your shopping list, whether it’s the season’s hot toys, electronics, or other popular items. The problem? Scammers are impersonating real companies in ads on Facebook, TikTok, and other social media platforms. So, howContinue reading “Last-minute shopping? Three ways to spot rip-offs”