The 15 Latest Holiday Scams To Watch Out for in 2023

Holiday scams can happen at any time — from Black Friday and Cyber Monday to the weeks and months leading up to the end of the year.

1. Fake charities that steal your money
2. Gift card scams (including empty gift cards)
3. Lookalike online stores
4. Phishing emails from companies you trust
5. Fraudulent seasonal job offers
6. Missed delivery notification scam texts
7. Grandparent scams
8. Social ads promoting fraudulent items 
9. Popular holiday gifts at low prices
10. Holiday travel and online airfare scams
11. Fake online giveaways and surveys
12. Scam online gift exchanges
13. Hacking over public Wi-Fi
14. Stealing mail and packages
15. Shoulder surfing and card skimming

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