The best way to defend against this type of scam is to simply ignore it. Those who wish to be a bit more proactive can ...

Newschannel 7 Today was joined by scam expert Paul Vecker to discuss the holiday season. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter).

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — With Black Friday just one day away and Christmas approaching next month, many people are beginning their holiday shopping across metro Atlanta. Blaine Clarke with the DeKalb ...

MACON, Ga. — While the holidays are a time filled with celebration, it is also a time when scammers come out from the woodwork, hoping to get money and valuable information from unsuspecting Georgians ...

Be mindful that any one of your everyday or special business transactions could go wrong. Be prepared by making a habit of ...

Last year, nearly 1 in 3 consumers reported falling victim to a holiday scam. Protect your finances this season and beyond by attending a free scam prevention workshop at the Chase community center ...

Lynchburg police are reminding you not to let "grinches" steal your Christmas this year with some crime prevention tips.

WOODHULL, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois State Rep. Dan Swanson will host two scam prevention seminars this month. The free seminars will include tips on how to avoid being scammed from local law enforcement ...

The growing risk to consumers posed by scams begs the need for a government-wide strategy to counter scams, track them accurately and agree on what defines a scam, a new study said. The cost of this ...

Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

It feels awful to be scammed. Unnerving to have a person's voice suddenly yelling at you right out of your computer. And you can't make it stop. "You've been hacked!" "You have pornographic material ...