The holidays bring family, festivities, and a lot of shopping, and scammers take advantage of this. As people rush to buy gifts, travel to see family, and donate to charities, fraud attempts spike this time of year. According to the FBI, holiday scams are costly. Fake stores, non-delivery schemes, and payment fraud cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
The good news? A few simple precautions can not only protect your money but provide you with peace of mind. This helps to ensure your holiday season is filled with joy, not fraud. Here are four common holiday scams to watch for and how to avoid them.






