During the Holiday Season, there are often mixed emotions. There is the joy of gathering with loved ones, some of whom you only see once or twice per year. There is also the anticipation of sharing stories, jokes, and gifts. It is a time of reflection when we look at what transpired this past year.
Unfortunately, cyber-criminals also look forward to this holiday season unleashing their scams on us while we are distracted during the holidays, office parties, family vacations, year-end planning, etc. They particularly target vulnerable seniors.
Be aware of these 4 common holiday scams to protect yourself and your family this holiday season:
Cybercrime is so prevalent these days, the odds are good that you or someone you know has been hacked. A few years ago, my visa card was hacked three times in under two years. My Facebook account was also compromised, and I was wondering why until friends of mine were asking why I needed money while on vacation.
See my list of preventable measures to avoid being scammed, so we can all enjoy the holidays while reducing stress:
The bottom line is that we cannot eliminate scams or scammers; however, we can be more aware of them and avoid them.
Wishing you and your family the Happiest of Holiday Seasons and Good Health!!