We know Halloween is technically the next holiday we're all looking forward to but unfortunately for all of us, scammers are already thinking about the holiday shopping season.

Boise Police are warning shoppers to watch their backs...

When you think of people stealing your information, like us, you probably think of a phishing scam or someone hacking our personal phones. We don't often think about thieves robbing us in broad daylight just inches away from us while we get our groceries.

Boise Police are warning that that's exactly what is happening to shoppers and they are saying we all need to quite literally, watch over our shoulder.

The Sneaky Way Criminals Are Robbing You In Idaho Grocery Stores

Boise Police Department is warning the public of a new (and sneaky) way thieves are stealing your information... literally from right under your nose.

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We can't imagine what goes through someone's mind when they decide to steal from hardworking people simply trying to get their groceries. There's no making sense of it and all we can do about it is watch our backs and watch out for each other.

Why not look out for one another, right? If you see something - say something.

This isn't the only way thieves are taking our information either. As a matter of fact, there's a wide variety of ways these criminals can get our information without being anywhere near us.

These are the top scams in the Treasure Valley that we all need to watch out for...

The Top Scams That Are Plaguing The Treasure Valley

Scammers are getting clever as they prey on unsuspecting individuals going into 2023. Let's take a look at some of the top schemes that scammers are using in Idaho.

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Despite these warnings, people are still falling for scams and we have six in particular that you especially need to watch out for.

Idahoans Keep Falling for These 6 Common Scams

According to the Boise Police, these are some of the most common scams Idahoans will encounter over the phone, mail or online.

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