AARP Virginia says watch for on-line scammers around holidays Gene Marrano December 7, 2020 1 minute read In the two-plus weeks left before Christmas those shopping on-line are advised to watch out for phony links offering deals almost to good to be true – or updates on shipments that aren’t coming from the seller. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: College hoops back at MSG with Villanova-Virginia on Dec. 19Next: Roanoke County Police investigating hotel robbery Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026