Beware! Three Post-Holiday Scams that Can Cost You Money

December 26, 2022

by Christian Phillips

In the concluding weeks of the holiday season, scammers will increase their efforts to compromise consumer information. While navigating the internet, email inboxes, or responding to direct messages, protect your personal information by identifying three post-holiday scams executed through various channels.

Post-Holiday Discounts:
Similar to the methods of “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” sales, scammers will create fake websites after the holiday season to advertise products and services for significantly less. Keep in mind that cybercriminals will clone legitimate websites to redirect online traffic. Advertisements for post-holiday discounts are not an uncommon practice from reliable retailers. With the heightened risk of fake websites, be apprehensive before clicking or providing payment information on a website.

Belated Holiday E-Cards:
Virtual greeting cards (E-Card) can be a creative alternative for sending family and friends personalized messages during the holiday season. With the vast network of possible recipients, emailed-based scams will be a prominent issue for consumers. Email-based scams, also known as phishing attempts, often contain harmful malware. Do not click on unsolicited emails that include generic greetings in the subject line. Misspellings, grammar, external links, and unfamiliar file attachments are common warning signs of fraudulent e-cards. Avoid clicking on links that can redirect the device to a different website or authorize downloading files.

Charity Scams:
Charity contributions tend to increase between the months of November and January. Unfortunately, scammers are searching for ways to take advantage of kindhearted individuals. The circulation of charity scams only generates additional distrust, but consumers can identify fraudulently charities conducting research before contributing. Online solicitations can be verified by a web search of the company’s name, followed by the word scam. The search should generate results that expose or confirm the organization’s legitimacy.

[Final Thoughts]
Do not hesitate to contact the fraud department regarding compromised information If you have warranted concerns. May your Christmas and New Year be filled with endless peace and joy. (877.253.8964)

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