To ensure financial safety during the shopping season, the Division recommends that consumers stay alert to warning signs. These may include requests for payment via gift card for any services or ...

With holiday spending in Ohio expected to top $32 billion this year, according to a recent forecast from the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Financial ...

One of the most common gift-card scams throughout the year involves fraudsters contacting you and pretending to be from a ...

A Giant Eagle store in Verona, Pa., has been targeted by what is reportedly a nationwide scam in which thieves are able to ...

Gift cards are a fast, convenient go-to for holiday gifting — but local police are warning Pittsburgh shoppers that they could also be a gateway to scams. On Tuesday, the Verona Police Department said ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year...for scammers trying to steal your money. Here’s what to watch for and how to ...

Scammers frequently mimic legitimate charities during the holidays, hoping to exploit people’s generosity. They may use names ...

A grand jury failed to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on alleged mortgage fraud charges for the second time ...

Anyone who believes they have encountered a scam can file a complaint with the NCDOJ Consumer Protection Division.

Several converging trends have created a perfect environment for gift-card draining in 2025. Because gift cards are the most ...

Lehigh County Sheriff Joe Hanna warns his office is getting five or six calls a week. He says one scammer claimed to be a ...

A Massachusetts couple’s story shows just how quickly carefully amassed savings can disappear. It all started when the Fall ...