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The Better Business Bureau and local authorities warn that scammers are preparing to make money during the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

The Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission say beware of romance scams

SocialCatfish.com has released a study on Online Shopping Scams to Avoid This Holiday Season using data from the Federal Trade Commission and the FBI.

The BBB says do your homework and deal with companies that you trust and if you do enter into a risk free trial watch your credit card bill and know the terms of the deal.

The BBB says thousands of people each year are victims of scams especially during times of major disaster.

Last year, BBB processed about 2,400 complaints (nationally) against tax return preparation services and related businesses (including accountants).

scams that happen during the holiday season include online purchase scams, look-alike websites, fake shipping notifications and free gift card scams.

Memorial Day is Monday and, while it is a time to honor and remember those who have died in service, it has also become another guise for scam artists to take from people who are currently serving or have served our nation -- especially elderly veterans.

Memorial Day is coming this Monday and, while it is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war, it has also become another guise for scam artists to take from people who are serving or have served their nation -- especially elderly veterans.

More and more stores are opening their doors to shoppers on Thanksgiving Day, but the day after Thanksgiving – Black Friday – will remain one of the biggest shopping days of the year.  Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering advice for people making plans to capitalize on Black Friday savings offers.