Scam

The gift card draining scam relies on a simple yet effective method: tampering with gift cards before they are purchased.

To help you dodge the Grinches of the season, the Better Business Bureau Serving Central and South Alabama has compiled a list of the 12 Scams of Christmas.

In a nutshell, if you don’t know the number then don’t pick up because you could be a victim.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama is alerting residents about a rising threat known as “Quishing.”

It seems that no matter the time of year, scams are alive and well. I've recently been made aware of a scam attempt using email that everyone should avoid.

The BBB urges consumers to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of online dealerships before making any transactions.

The Tuscaloosa Police Department sent out a warning Friday afternoon about a scam making its rounds telling people they have warrants for their arrest.

TPD says the scam tells people they have federal warrants that can be handled by sending money.

A scam that Alabamians have experienced in 2023 is growing, and many could be victims just by writing a check to pay bills.

Social Catfish says Alabama scam victims lost nearly $250 million in 2022, with an increasing number of scams targeting those ages 25 and under.