With holiday shopping in full swing, scammers are also on the move — targeting bargain hunters searching for the best deals ...

With Thanksgiving done and Cyber Monday looming ahead, Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has some advice on avoiding some common scams and other potential pitfalls ...

Amazon is working to school customers on potential scams ahead of the holiday shopping season. The online retail giant is ...

Scam artists are happy to take money from anyone. But they have a tendency to focus on some groups more than others—and ...

In 2025, scams continue to evolve, posing serious challenges for consumers across the United States, including Virginia. The ...

By asking themselves a few questions as they shop, consumers can keep their money and personal data protected from scammers and dishonest businesses.

RICHMOND — As holiday spending ramps up, Dominion Energy is urging customers to be on alert for a rise in utility scams. The ...

The federal INFORM Consumers Act protects online shoppers who use sales platforms that allow third-party sellers to list their products. The law requires sales platforms to verify certain high-volume ...

The usual telltale signs of a scam — spelling or grammatical errors, a lack of familiarity with the company and its products ...

As holiday shopping picks up nationwide, federal agencies are urging consumers to stay alert for an increase in online scams, ...

The Federal Trade Commission reported $300 million in losses tied to "ghost job" scams in the first half of 2025.

Amazon is warning consumers about potential scams to be aware of ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend. The ...