Christmas is a wonderful time of reflecting on the years and counting the blessings that we have been given from Christ. From Jesus’ manger scene to the selfless giving in our living rooms or with wonderful organizations like Operation: Christmas Child, the season is about sharing the love of Christ to others.
Unfortunately, it is also one of the biggest scamming months of the year, too.
Here are the three scams that I am watching out for this year from the list below and some tips to go with it:
- Travel Scams
Even when you’re already on the road you need to be careful. For example, the FBI recently warned travelers of a hotel Wi-Fi scam in which a malicious pop-up ad prompts computer users to install a popular software product before connecting to their hotel Wi-Fi. - iPad, iPhone 5 Scams
Be suspicious of any deal mentioning hot holiday gift items—especially at extremely low prices—and try to verify the offer with the retailer involved. - Bogus Gift Cards
Be wary of buying gift cards from third parties; it’s best to buy from the official retailer.
How are you going to protect yourself this year?
[via McAfee]
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