Festive Season, Real Threats: How to Outsmart Holiday Scams Before They Strike
The holiday season brings cheer, food, shopping and travel, but that also makes it the ideal season for cybercriminals. Holiday scams multiply at festive times when shoppers are distracted, generous and willing to make a snap decision. Knowing how holiday scams work is your first step in protecting your bank account, your data and your digital life from criminals. Why Holiday Scams Spike During Festive Seasons The holidays mean lots of online shopping, and sca2mers use psychographic manipulations on the psyche of an eager shopper. Scams that play on emotional spending are always effective. Flash sales, fake giveaways, and urgent payment requests all fall into the trap of urgency in the scams. Holiday scams often appear more convincing because they mirror legitimate promotions, delivery notifications, and seasonal communications. As digital transactions increase, so does the risk of fraud. Common Types of Holiday Scams Criminals use a variety of tactics to exploit holiday shopper...