The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been accused of interfering in the investigation of the fatal shooting of Alex ...

The FTC’s Government and Business Impersonation Rule gives the agency stronger tools to combat scammers who impersonate government agencies and businesses, including enabling it to file federal court ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina has over a million small businesses, making up nearly 99.6% of all businesses in the state. According to the Small Business Administration, nationwide, there are ...

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 ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - ‘Tis the season to be merry, but also to be wary. The Better Business Bureau has released the ’12 Scams of Christmas’ to keep you safe this holiday season. Karen Reeves with ...

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – As the holiday season gets underway, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sharing ten holiday scams to avoid. Always exercise caution with social media ads promoting discounted ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With the holiday season in full swing, the Better Business Bureau is seeing an increase in scams. Knowing what to look out for is vital to steer clear of scams. Here are some of the ...

As the holiday season approaches, the Better Business Bureau is warning the public about scams, particularly those exploiting the rush for deals and gifts. This year’s Black Friday saw record spending ...

WELL, MEGAN, SHOPPERS SHOULD BE WARY IN ONLINE AND IN-PERSON SHOPPING. CHRISTMAS IS QUICKLY APPROACHING AND WITH SALES GOING UP, SHOPPERS SHOULD ALSO BE MINDFUL OF SCAMS. THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IS ...

Susan J, a lab member’s grandmother, is one of the millions of people who were targeted by scammers impersonating politicians or campaigns last year. Smart, politically active, and eager to make her ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio leads the nation in gift-related scam reports per capita, according to a new report from Gourmet Gift Baskets that analyzed fraud data during the holiday shopping season.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Every year, there are always a few “must-have” toys on kids’ holiday wish lists. The hot toys sell out ...