Thankfully, holiday shoppers can combat phony shipping alerts. By directing looking up their order details on the official retail or shipping website, they can save themselves a lot of trouble.
Fake Santa Letters
During the holiday season, it’s very common for parents to have their children “receive” letters from Santa. However, scammers and fraudsters often exploit this seemingly innocuous tradition. In this particular scenario, the person behind the con will request personal details under the guise of planning to send a Santa letter to a child. Sadly, the provided information will then be used for identify theft, fraud, phishing, etc.
Researching any company which claims to send Santa letters to children is always the best and safest option. The appropriate research should always take place before parents or guardians give out any personal information.
Charity Scams
Although holiday shopping and letters to Santa are some of the most popular targets for scammers, charities are also something else to look out for. The Christmas season is generally regarded as a time to give to others; therefore, consumers are often more inclined to make what they believe to be generous, charitable donations. Unfortunately, this can open them up to fraudsters who are looking to make a profit.
