Scam Calls Surge Nationwide

Scam calls and fraudulent texts tend to spike during the holidays and this year is no exception. In a recent NBC Bay Area report, Nomorobo experts explain why scammers are ramping up activity right now, the most common fraud themes they’re using, and what consumers can do to stay protected.

The full television report, featuring insights from Nomorobo, is available to watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEUipQ6NSVY

Holiday Scams Are Surging Nationwide

As online shopping ramps up and package deliveries increase, scammers are taking advantage of seasonal urgency. According to Nomorobo, fraud activity has surged this holiday season, with criminals sending convincing texts and placing calls designed to trick consumers into handing over sensitive information.

Many of these scams pose as legitimate businesses, often major retailers like Amazon, and warn of delivery delays, defective products, or account issues. While the messages may look real, their goal is always the same: steal banking or credit card information.

“Every scam ultimately comes down to trying to get your personal or financial information,” Matt Mizenko, General Manager of Nomorobo, explained during the NBC Bay Area segment.

Why These Scams Are So Effective

Holiday shoppers are often tracking multiple packages at once, making it easier for fake alerts to blend in with legitimate notifications. Scammers exploit that confusion by creating messages that feel urgent and demand immediate action.

Fraudsters may:

• Claim there’s a problem with a recent purchase

• Warn of delayed or missing deliveries

• Pretend a product recall or refund requires verification

Once a victim clicks a link or calls back, scammers attempt to capture login credentials, payment details, or other sensitive data.

How to Protect Yourself

Nomorobo’s Fraud Fighters stress that the safest response to unsolicited messages is no response at all.

Key tips include:

• Don’t click links or tap phone numbers in unexpected texts or calls

• Treat suspicious messages “like dynamite”,  delete them immediately

• Contact companies directly using their official website or app if you believe there’s a real issue

• Report scams when possible to help protect others

For ongoing updates on active scam trends and advice on what to say and what not to say when scammers reach out, visit Nomorobo Fraud Fighters:
https://www.nomorobo.com/fraudfighters

Awareness Is the First Line of Defense

While scam blocking technology plays a critical role, awareness remains just as important. As highlighted in the NBC Bay Area report, scammers constantly adapt their tactics to current events, seasons, and consumer behavior.

By staying skeptical, slowing down before reacting, and relying on trusted sources, consumers can reduce their risk, even during peak scam seasons.