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fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
10 hours ago

Here are 12 holiday scams to watch out for this season

It's the holiday season, and while people are busy shopping for gifts and giving back, scammers are also hard at work, looking to take advantage of distracted shoppers and businesses. With holiday spending projected to top $1 trillion, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about 12 common scams to watch out for this season. 1. Misleading Social Media Ads You've probably seen products pop up in your social media feed. Before you click "buy," do your homework.
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fromZDNET
1 day ago

Beware of 'gift card draining' and two other top holiday scams, US Treasury warns

Holiday online activities like shopping, travel, donations, and digital payments are frequently exploited by scammers using AI and cryptocurrency; verify transactions and secure accounts.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Expert warns over common holiday scams that could cost you HUNDREDS

They urge holidaymakers to purchase travel insurance as soon as they book a trip to cover themselves for any issues. Tourists are advised to check the policy 'carefully to ensure it covers fraud and cancellations'. Verifying when the cover starts is also important, as it may be from the time of the booking or the start of the trip which could impact protection from scams.
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