The out-of-stock purchase scam is simple: After you buy a product online, scammers send you a notification that said item is no longer available, cancel your order, and tell you that you'll get your ...

The holiday season is upon us and that means many Americans will shop for gifts online. Online purchase scams were among the top three riskiest scams reported by consumers in 2023, making up more than ...

It can be disappointing to discover that a product you were hoping to buy online is no longer available. But what if you find ...

BBB warns shoppers about a new scam that sees 'out of stock' listed for items after you've made a purchase. How to avoid ...

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a significant increase in online purchase scams. They say they’ve tracked a 125% increase in these scams over the past year. They typically involve scammers ...

Savannah thought she had taken all the right steps to protect herself while selling items on Facebook Marketplace — but that ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– In recent years, scam victims ages 18 to 24 have reported losing more money than any other age group. Kathryn Mobley, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana, said the ...

Ahead of the busiest retail weeks of the year, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas shopping period, Bank of Ireland is advising consumers to “remain vigilant” of purchase scams.

It’s a shocking, intrusive crime. And it’s becoming more and more common. An unsuspecting homebuyer gets an email with instructions on where to wire funds for the real estate purchase. It seems to ...

Venmo has become a popular way to send and receive money between friends, clients, customers, and more. However, with the simplicity and convenience of Venmo comes the risk of scams. Whether you’re a ...