Lexington Scams Surge in 2026 | Winston–Salem News

Lexington saw a shocking surge in scams last June—with five reports, up from three the month before. The Better Business Bureau is urging everyone to share their scam experiences to help protect others, vetting each report while keeping your identity safe. Nationwide, fraud is exploding: over $12.5 billion was lost in 2024 alone, a 25% jump from the year prior. In Lexington, scams ranged from phishing and fake job offers to online purchases, but the biggest hit? A $50,000 investment scam. Even a $20 identity theft case made the list. The BBB Scam Tracker is your go-to tool to see what others have faced—and stay one step ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6113216858cd226