When a group of parents found out their children's first-grade teacher was celebrating a birthday in September 2022, they each pitched in to make it extra special. "They all agreed we needed to give ...

Around the holidays, it’s easy to fall victim to a scam while shopping, paying for gifts, or waiting for packages. “Scammers have become incredibly sophisticated in their attempts. They are getting ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday presents to give, but they’re also one of the easiest for scammers to compromise. That leaves you with a gift card that’s already depleted by the ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

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SPOKANE, Wash. — With Christmas just days away, last-minute shoppers rushing to buy gift cards face a new threat: scammers who tamper with cards before customers even purchase them. The holiday season ...

An Athens woman recently found herself caught up in a scam, even when she suspected it was a scam, she was too frightened to do anything. “I’m ashamed,” the woman said Thursday after she was contacted ...

Gift cards may be a convenient and popular gifting choice, but they’re also a hot target for scammers. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians reported losing over $6.8 million ...