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6 Major Holiday Scams and How to Identify Them this Season

Paymerang

According to a 2022 AARP Fraud Watch Network Report, 3/4 of U.S. While it’s an exciting time for most, it’s an even better time for swindlers working hard to take advantage of your generosity while you’re shopping, traveling, or exchanging gifts with friends and family.

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‘Tis the Season for Fraud: How to Keep Your Holidays Scam-Free

Center for Payments

Over 800,000 reports were received by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in 2022, representing $10.2 Now that the holiday season is upon us, it’s prime time for fraudsters and scammers looking to take advantage of people’s generosity by exploiting the festive spirit for their own illicit financial gains.