With online shopping a daily habit for many, scammers are banking on you clicking without thinking. The “package delivery ...

DHL tracking scams are surging by 206% this month, targeting Christmas shoppers. Learn how to spot scams using AI to mimic delivery alerts.

Text messages claiming to be from FedEx, UPS, or the USPS are on the rise. Here’s how to recognize a fake delivery email or text and what to do to protect yourself. CR spoke with cybersecurity experts ...

Scammers are trying to get Instacart shoppers to buy gift cards that the scammers use — but don't pay for, leaving others on the hook for the cost.

Over the next few weeks, millions will place online orders for holiday gifts. So expect to see more instances of the “delayed delivery” scam. It usually works this way: The target receives a message – ...

During the holiday season, package shipping and deliveries ramp up, but so do scammers. Between porch pirates and online scams, fraudsters are getting more elaborate with their attempts to dupe ...

Christmas scams in 2025 are more dangerous than ever, with fake deals, delivery messages, and social media giveaways powered by AI. Cyber experts warn shoppers to stay alert as phishing emails and ...

Today’s criminals are far more sophisticated and less exposed to arrest than traditional porch pirates. Here are some of the ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Many online shoppers waiting for their packages to come in are receiving fake shipping texts and ...

They knew what I had ordered, how much it cost, and even who delivered it. It was nearly enough to convince me to hand over an OTP.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — If you’ve seen a text claiming your package delivery is delayed or that a toll fee is due, you’re not alone. Consumer experts warn these urgent-sounding texts are often scams ...

The holidays can make it difficult to sort through pending deliveries and figure out which ones are real or a scam. There may be a simple way to find out. A new report in Readers ...