FBI issues holiday scam warning for online shoppers

How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

UK shoppers hit by taramasalata shortage after strike

Workers at food manufacturer Bakkavor have walked out in a dispute over pay

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Your personal shopper . . . on the other side of the world

Want an exclusive luxury handbag or the latest iPhone at a cheaper price? Send someone to buy it for you via an app

World - Financial Times - November 23

Shoppers see some relief this year for Thanksgiving groceries

Shoppers buying Thanksgiving groceries are seeing some relief at the register for the first time in years. The price of staples like turkey, pumpkin and green beans are down compared to last year, ...

Black Friday Used to Be Fun for Shoppers. What Happened?

Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

What our expert shoppers are buying this Black Friday

Browse our editors' favorite Black Friday deals this year, from portable speakers to fancy laundry detergent.

Black Friday shoppers hit stores across U.S

The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.

A Holiday Tradition

We’re covering Thanksgiving arguments past.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Dating fraudster could have scammed 'hundreds' more women

Women were seen as targets by a serial scammer, but together they ensured he would face the truth.

Banks are reporting a tenfold surge in digital scams, cybersecurity firm BioCatch says

Banks are under pressure to kick criminals off their platforms and compensate more victims as regulators and lawmakers focus on the harm done by digital scams.

Business - CNBC - November 13

South Korean police arrest 215 people in suspected $228m crypto scam

Alleged criminal ring is the biggest cryptocurrency investment scam in country’s history, according to police. South Korean police have arrested 215 people on suspicion of stealing 320bn won ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Government fraud is America’s biggest scam. Stopping it is key to our future.

By tackling waste and protecting taxpayer resources, this administration could rebuild public trust while saving hundreds of billions of dollars.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

'You are under digital arrest': Inside a scam looting millions from Indians

Indians are being stripped of their life savings by savvy scammers putting them under "digital arrest".

An Australian on trial for drugs in Japan says she's the victim of a romance scam

An Australian accused of smuggling amphetamines in a suitcase has appeared in a Japanese court nearly two years after her arrest and said she was tricked into carrying them as part of an online ...

World - ABC News - November 18

Thinking of getting a dog? Here's how to avoid falling for a puppy scam

The Better Business Bureau reported 2,500 pet scams in 2023. Brandi Munden from the American Kennel Club joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how to identify a legitimate breeder and avoid scams.

Meta removes 2 million accounts related 'pig-butchering' scams

Some major tech companies including Meta are taking steps to combat “pig butchering” scams, which trick Americans out of billions of dollars each year through fake online friendships and romances.

Meta removes 2 million accounts accused of 'pig butchering' scams

Meta said Thursday it removed more than 2 million accounts linked to "pig-butchering" investment schemes that leave victims out of large sums of money. These pig-butchering fraud schemes are ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Martin Lewis meets deepfake scam victim who lost £76,000

Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.

Indonesia arrests Filipino fugitive accused of running a $67 million investment scam

Authorities on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali said they've arrested a Filipino fugitive accused of helping scam over $67 million out of clients in the Philippines

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

New AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams

British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa ...

In new bitcoin bull market, it's time to beware of the same old crypto scams

With bitcoin recently trading near $100,000, cybercriminals will be circling the wagons and preying on FOMO among investors.

Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago

Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops

Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable.

China’s cash-strapped shoppers drawn to second-hand luxury items

Price-conscious buyers hunt for deals while others seek goods that can hold value in times of uncertainty

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers

Spending is key driver of US economy but shows signs of slowing as impact of past inflation lingers

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Shoppers Are Picky Heading Into Black Friday. Retailers Could Win or Lose Big.

Companies say shoppers are still buying, but they want a deal.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.

Kohl’s has a new CEO, but not enough of the things its shoppers depend on

When Kohl’s Corp. on Monday announced it was getting a new chief executive next year, investors got suspicious. On Tuesday, the department-store chain confirmed those suspicions, reporting results ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Falling US fuel and food prices bring relief to Thanksgiving shoppers

Record travel numbers expected over festive period even as Americans remain anxious over inflation

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

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