The top scams reported to the BBB: How you can protect yourself

Online purchase scams were the most frequently reported, accounting for more than 28% of all scams reported in 2025.
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15 outrageous fees airlines hope you simply won't notice in 2026 (don't let them scam you)

What started as a $25 checked bag fee back in 2008 has exploded into a minefield of bogus airline fees that nickel-and-dime ...
komonews

Tariff scams target consumers and businesses, causing confusion and financial risk

SEATTLE — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is alerting consumers and businesses to be vigilant as scammers exploit confusion surrounding tariffs. The BBB warns that phishing messages, fake websites, ...
Yahoo

Are seat assignment fees a scam? Here's when to pay up, and when to walk away

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is it worth paying extra for a seat assignment on a flight? For Donna Shelton, the answer is: almost never. "OK, I just made an ...
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Consumer Catch-up: Airlines waiving fees, FTC scam warning, Sears may file bankruptcy

Hundreds of flights are canceled and airlines waiving change fees ahead of Hurricane Michael slamming the Florida panhandle. FlightAware.com says Delta has the most cancellations, at 51. Many of those ...

Are tax relief companies a scam? What taxpayers should know

Wondering if tax relief companies are legitimate? Learn how tax resolution services work, common scam warning signs and how to protect yourself.
Coeur d'Alene Press

Scam Alert: Phishing emails pose as city application fees

The city of Coeur d’Alene only collects fees in person or through approved city platforms and never through wire transfers.
KOAT Albuquerque

New Mexico residents warned of scam claiming unpaid toll fees

OPEN FEBRUARY 14TH. ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 3RD. HAPPENING NOW A WARNING ABOUT A SCAM CLAIMING PEOPLE OWE MONEY FOR UNPAID TOLL FEES. THE NMDOT SAYS SOME PEOPLE ARE GETTING TEXTS LIKE THESE ON YOUR ...