Holiday Scams in the News (11/23/2009)

By KVNPark | Published: November 23, 2009

beans-holidayHoliday season is here. No doubt, many of you will start shopping for gifts for loved ones and yourself. There are many deals to be had, many stores to visit online and offline.

I’ve already put together a Holiday Shopping Tips list. Everybody will give you advices regarding holiday shopping, and some of those are listed below.

  • Online Shopping Tips from ESET
  • The Twelve Scams of Christmas from McAfee

    1. Charity Phishing Scams – Be Careful Who You Give To
    2. Fake Invoices from Delivery Services to Steal Your Money
    3. Social Networking – A Cybercriminal “Wants to be Your Friend”
    4. The Dangers of Holiday E-Cards
    5. “Luxury” Holiday Jewelry Comes at a High Price
    6. Practice Safe Holiday Shopping – Online Identity Theft on the Rise
    7. Christmas Carol Lyrics Can Be Dangerous – Risky Holiday Searches
    8. Out of Work – Job-Related E-mail Scams
    9. Outbidding for Crime – Auction Site Fraud
    10. Password Stealing Scams
    11. E-Mail Banking Scams
    12. Your Files for Ransom – Ransomware Scams

    For the full descriptions of each scam and corresponding advices, visit here.

  • Six Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season from BBB

    1. Create a budget and stick to it
    2. Trim the gift giving list
    3. Do it yourself
    4. Forgo the little things
    5. Be a savvy consumer
    6. Trim energy consumsion
  • Don’t Fall Prey to Identity Thieves over the Holidays
  • Don’t Get Ripped Off Buying Electronics Online

Well, that’s that. Safe and happy shopping everyone!

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