Online Scams on the Rise | Winston–Salem News

Lexington’s scam reports jumped to two this past week—up from one—totaling $134.98 in losses, both from online purchases. One victim lost $115 on anniversary shirts that never arrived, despite fake tracking updates. With nationwide fraud losses soaring to $12.5 billion in 2024—a 25% spike—it’s clear scams are escalating. The Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker offers verified, anonymous reports to help you dodge pitfalls. Stay alert: no deal is too small to vet, and your gut’s your best defense. 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/c0a1c0d5df91e3a8