"Protect Yourself: Spotting and Avoiding Holiday Scams"

With the holiday season in full swing, scammers are taking advantage of people's stress and generosity. Here are five common holiday scams to watch out for: package delivery scams, charity scams, social media gift exchange scams, gift card scams, and fake online shopping sites scams. Scammers use various tactics such as fake delivery notifications, posing as charitable organizations, pyramid schemes on social media, stealing gift card information, and creating fake online stores to steal personal and financial information. To avoid falling victim to these scams, it is important to verify the source, do independent research, shop from trusted websites, use secure payment methods, and be cautious of red flags.