Authorities Warn Shoppers of Holiday Scams and Cyber Threats

Boston police have issued warnings about seven common scams during the holiday season, including temporary job scams, online shopping scams, phishing attempts, missed delivery scams, gift card scams, charity scams, and grandparent scams. Consumers are advised to be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true, verify the legitimacy of websites and charities, and avoid sharing personal information or making payments to unknown sources. Police emphasize the importance of vigilance to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.