It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the holiday spirit-o-meter is at its highest. People are more into giving, they are more generous but also more trusting, falling victim to the oh-so-nasty holiday scams that take new forms with each passing year.
The Department of Homeland Security warned shoppers “to be aware of potential holiday scams and malicious cyber-campaigns, particularly when browsing or shopping online.”
So that the Grinch doesn’t take advantage of your generosity and goodwill, here’s how to protect yourself and your money from 5 of the most common holiday scams out there.
