Life Kit Watch out for these holiday scams
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Dec 11, 2025 
Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support at AARP's Fraud Watch Network, shares her expertise on avoiding holiday season scams. She highlights red flags for online shopping, such as too-good-to-be-true offers and urges consumers to use credit cards for better protection. Nofziger discusses how gift-card tampering works and warns against fake charity solicitations. She also covers the dangers of phishing through fake delivery messages and shares crucial steps to take if someone falls victim to a scam. Stay savvy this holiday season!
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Verify New Online Sellers First
- Before buying from a new online vendor, open a separate browser tab and research the company name and reviews.
- Always search the company plus words like "scam," "fraud," or "complaint" before you click buy.
A Real Social Ad Red Flag
- Amy tested an unfamiliar social media ad and found the company had a 1.9 rating and warnings to avoid it.
- That quick search kept her from buying a questionable product she saw on social media.
Book Order Turned Into A Picture
- A family member ordered what was supposed to be a book and received a picture of a book printed on paper.
- The display of a shipped item made claims hard to dispute, leaving the consumer out of pocket.