Scammers are out there and they want to separate you from your money. The holiday season is the worst time of the year for them because people are shopping online and in a giving mood. And with AI, they are becoming better at creating realistic text messages, websites, and social media advertisements. The best way to protect yourself from these scams is to make smart, well-informed buying decisions and be aware of the warning signs of scams and fraud.

“If it seems too good to be true, it probably is,” said James Price, Community Engagement Manager, Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Middle Tennessee.

The BBB offers a scam tracker that anyone can access. And the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers an online scam mapping service where you can track scams in your

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