This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – A secret Santa-inspired scam is ...

Holiday “gift exchange” posts on social media often hide illegal pyramid schemes Fake toll texts, shady holiday apps, and bogus gift-card offers are surging We’ve all been conditioned to be wary of ...

An online game promising 36 gifts for the price of one? Sounds like holiday magic — until it all comes crashing down.

Angie Barnett from the Better Business Bureau explains how to avoid getting duped by social media posts and gift exchanges that appear to be pyramid schemes.

It can be difficult to tell the difference between a legitimate multilevel marketing plan (MLM) and an illegal pyramid scheme - even for the agencies that investigate them. If you are considering ...