Fraud Prevention

How to Spot Mother’s Day Shopping Scams: A BBB Alert Guide Scammers are out in full force ahead of Mother’s Day. With shoppers hunting for gifts, con artists are deploying fake websites, phishing emails, and fraudulent social media ads designed to steal money and personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued an alert on May 7, 2026, detailing the most common schemes and how to avoid them. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely this year. ...

Mother’s Day Shopping Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them This Season If you’re shopping for Mother’s Day online this week, you’re not alone—and neither are the scammers. The Better Business Bureau recently issued an alert warning consumers about con artists who ramp up their efforts during peak gift-buying periods. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest shopping days of the year, and criminals know that many people are looking for last‑minute deals, which makes them more likely to click first and think later. ...

Mother’s Day Shopping Alert: How to Spot and Avoid Scams This Season Mother’s Day is one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, and this season is expected to see record online spending. Where money flows, scammers follow. Local news outlets such as WREX have already reported on the heightened risk of fraud, warning consumers to stay alert. The good news is that most scams follow predictable patterns. Knowing a few red flags and simple precautions can keep your gift from turning into a headache. ...

Don’t let scammers ruin your Mother’s Day shopping: Tips to avoid fake deals and phishing Mother’s Day is one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, and this year is expected to see record spending. Unfortunately, that also means scammers are working overtime to take advantage of shoppers looking for gifts online. Here’s what’s happening and how you can protect yourself without losing the convenience of internet shopping. ...

Mother’s Day Shopping Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them If you’re buying gifts for Mother’s Day this week, you’re not alone—and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) published a scam alert on May 7, 2026, warning that con artists are actively targeting shoppers with fake deals, phishing emails, and gift card fraud. The rush to find the perfect present creates the exact environment fraudsters exploit: urgency, distraction, and a willingness to click first and think later. ...

Watch for Mother’s Day Shopping Scams: How to Spot Fake Deals and Protect Your Money Mother’s Day spending is projected to hit record levels this year, which means more people are shopping online for gifts. Unfortunately, scammers know that too. They tend to ramp up fake deals, misleading ads, and phishing emails around seasonal spending spikes. This is a good time to review the common tactics they use and how to avoid losing money—or personal information—to a fraudulent seller. ...

Mother’s Day Shopping Scams Are on the Rise: What to Watch For Mother’s Day is one of the biggest gift-giving occasions of the year, and this year is expected to be no exception. Analysts project record spending in 2026, with more consumers turning to online deals, social media ads, and mobile shopping than ever before. Unfortunately, that same surge in shopping activity also attracts scammers looking to cash in on the rush. ...

Mother’s Day Shoppers Beware: Common Scams and How to Avoid Them Mother’s Day is just a few days away, and many people are still shopping for gifts. Unfortunately, scammers know this too. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued a consumer alert warning that con artists are actively targeting Mother’s Day shoppers with fake websites, phishing emails, and gift card fraud. If you’re finishing up your gift buying online, it’s worth taking a few extra minutes to verify who you’re dealing with. ...

Mother’s Day Scams: How to Spot Fake Shops and Phony Deals With Mother’s Day just days away, millions of shoppers are hunting for last‑minute gifts—flowers, jewelry, electronics, and personalized items. Scammers know this, and they’re already flooding inboxes and social media feeds with too‑good‑to‑be‑true offers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a fresh alert warning consumers about a spike in fraudulent online stores, phishing emails, and counterfeit goods targeting holiday shoppers. ...

Mother’s Day Shopping Scams: How to Spot Fake Websites and Phishing Emails Mother’s Day is one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, and scammers know it. Each year around this time, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issues alerts about con artists who ramp up their efforts to trick shoppers. The scams range from counterfeit websites that mimic well-known retailers to phishing emails that appear to offer exclusive discounts. Knowing what to look for can keep your money and personal information safe. ...