BrandPost: Tis the Season for Cyber Scams

At last the 2020 holiday season is upon many of us! It has certainly been a very chaotic year filled with uncertainty and fear. However, the one thing that remains certain is that cybercriminals haven’t slowed down. Even though the holidays should represent a time for joy and good will towards others, unfortunately, not everyone shares this sentiment.  During this time of year, cybercriminals and scammers get into the holiday spirit by increasing the quantity and sophistication of their scams to exploit victims for their own financial gains.

Cybercriminals and scammers look to take advantage of the giving nature of people. They leverage social engineering and other techniques to prey on their victim’s feelings and emotions, as an attempt to steal money and personal information.  As many people are shopping early this year, due to concerns over Covid related closures and shipping delays, it is important that we keep our guard up.  Below are a few scams to be on the lookout for:

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