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AG Miyares encourages Virginians to avoid scams with holiday shopping guide

Published date: December 6, 2023 | 7:30 pm

Attorney General Jason Miyares released a holiday shopping guide video to advise Virginians on how to protect themselves.

Tips to avoid charity scams on Giving Tuesday, during holiday season

Crystal Graham

Published date: November 28, 2023 | 10:57 am

Giving Tuesday is the day when many choose to give back, but it’s also the time of year when scammers ramp up efforts to take advantage of your goodwill.

NordVPN expert: Tips for avoiding five Amazon Prime Day scams

Crystal Graham

Published date: July 10, 2023 | 5:06 pm

If you are among the millions planning to log in to Amazon on Tuesday and Wednesday for Prime Day, you are not alone. Cybercriminals are also looking to spoil your fun.

Match made in heaven? 28 million Americans fall victim to online romance scams

Crystal Graham

Published date: February 10, 2023 | 3:24 pm

Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? From the Tinder Swindler to a swarm of romance scammers, looking for love online could cost you. Before you swipe right, read on.

BBB report: Beware of puppy, kitten, shopping scams online

Crystal Graham

Published date: October 12, 2022 | 5:52 pm

If you use social media, you see it every day. Puppies or kittens offered for free with a small rehoming fee. Or breeders saying they need to find homes for a recent litter.

Department of Education: Protect yourself against scams as you prepare for student debt relief

Crystal Graham

Published date: October 11, 2022 | 3:22 pm

The Department of Education is warning student loan borrowers to be aware of scammers trying to take advantage of individuals looking to get relief.

Report: Gen Z falling victim to online scams at higher rate than seniors

Crystal Graham

Published date: September 29, 2022 | 1:16 pm

Tech-savvy teens are falling for online scams at a higher rate than seniors, according to a study published by SocialCatfish.com.

Government grant imposter scams $18,000 out of Henry County resident

Crystal Graham

Published date: June 24, 2022 | 7:14 pm

A Henry County man has been scammed out of $18,000 after falling victim to a government grant scam.

SCC cautions Virginia investors regarding online investment scams

Contributors

Published date: May 23, 2022 | 6:26 pm

The Internet, social media and messaging apps offer many useful features for daily life, but also new opportunities for investment scams.

BBB of Western Virginia warns of potential baby formula shortage scams

Contributors

Published date: May 19, 2022 | 9:44 am

The recent shortage of baby formula has scammers watching. They’re popping up online and on social media, scamming parents and caregivers out of their money for formula that doesn’t exist.

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