{"id":526418,"date":"2022-12-13T22:59:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-12-13T22:59:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:59:42","slug":"dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Don\u2019t Fall for These Common Holiday Scams \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3df4626671b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3df4626671b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CDont_Fall_for_These_Common_Holiday_Scams_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Don\u2019t Fall for These Common Holiday Scams \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek\/#Delivery_Confirmation_Text_Scams\" >Delivery Confirmation Text Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek\/#That_Call_From_Amazon_Apple_or_Walmart_is_Fake\" >That Call From Amazon, Apple, or Walmart is Fake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek\/#Avoid_%E2%80%9CSecret_Sister%E2%80%9D_and_Secret_Santa_Gift_Exchanges\" >Avoid \u201cSecret Sister\u201d and Secret Santa Gift Exchanges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek\/#A_Few_Other_Scams\" >A Few Other Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/dont-fall-for-these-common-holiday-scams-review-geek\/#Tips_to_Avoid_Holiday_Scams_or_Fraud\" >Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams or Fraud<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CDont_Fall_for_These_Common_Holiday_Scams_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Don\u2019t Fall for These Common Holiday Scams \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-header-area\">\n<p class=\"subheadingtext\">Tell your friends and family to watch out too.<\/p>\n<p><!-- .entry-meta -->\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-139319\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/266e602b.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"mysterious man hacker with a santa hat\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mysterious-male-santa-hacker-holding-laptop-767773663\">Zephyr_p\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Holiday scams are getting more sophisticated each year. Practice good cybersecurity habits, and be very careful of what calls, texts, and emails you trust.<\/p>\n<p>The holiday season is here, whether you\u2019re h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>y about it or are a grinch. It\u2019s a time to shop, enjoy the festivities, and spend time with family, but make sure you avoid all the holiday fraud. Unfortunately, every year, thousands of people fall victim to scams.<\/p>\n<p>This time of year is the worst regarding online, mail, and text\u00a0scams. And when you\u2019re busy buying gifts and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ing, the last thing you want to deal with is a spammer, fraud, or someone trying to steal your hard-earned money, identity, or account info.<\/p>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\" data-block-key=\"q6vyd\">Here are a few of the most common scams during the holiday season, tips to avoid them, and extra information to help you stay safe.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delivery_Confirmation_Text_Scams\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Delivery Confirmation Text Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-139329 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/616c92b4.jpg\" alt=\"Scam text message for package delivery.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/genuine-scam-message-seen-on-smartphone-1987244459\" data-credittext=\"mundissima\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This text message is a scam. <span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/genuine-scam-message-seen-on-smartphone-1987244459\">mundissima\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Everyone shops online these days, and all those orders shipped to your house are a big target for theft. We already have to deal with porch pirates trying to steal packages from the front door. However, the bigger threat is all those fraudulent text messages and spam about \u201cdelivery attempts,\u201d \u201cconfirm for delivery,\u201d or \u201cshipment delayed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While this isn\u2019t new, it\u2019s a growing problem that re-emerges every holiday season. Scammers send\u00a0fake text messages\u00a0claiming that a package is delayed or that you need to confirm the delivery. These messages almost always have a link for you to click, but <strong>don\u2019t click on the link<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a package coming or not, ignore these messages. They\u2019ll often pretend to be from big retailers like Amazon and Walmart or shipment companies like FedEx, UPS, or the Post Office. That link is either malicious or a phishing attempt, it will try to install malware on your device, or it\u2019ll ask you to pay again for delivery. It should go without saying, but never share your\u00a0credit card information in a text message.<\/p>\n<p>Again, never click on a link from these shady text messages, and if you\u2019re worried about a package, log into your Amazon account (or the retailer) and check the tracking through official sources.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"That_Call_From_Amazon_Apple_or_Walmart_is_Fake\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">That Call From Amazon, Apple, or Walmart is Fake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63231\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2020\/12\/548145dd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/businessman-mask-office-hypocrisy-concept-645221908\">Elnur\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A similar yet different spam approach is that dreaded phone call. And no, Amazon, Apple, Walmart, Best Buy, or other sites will likely never call you.<\/p>\n<p>You will never get a phone call from Amazon about fraud on your account, an Apple employee saying your iCloud was hacked, or anything of that nature. This scam is similar to those old Microsoft fraudulent phone calls.<\/p>\n<p>This type of scam often uses the tactic of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). The caller will claim your account got hacked, someone bought an iPhone using your account, or your Amazon profile could get deleted. They\u2019ll \u201chelp you fix the problem immediately,\u201d but don\u2019t fall for it.<\/p>\n<p>If you let them talk long enough, most of these phone calls will require you to pay to fix the problem. That itself is a red flag. Furthermore, the caller typically asks for payment through gift cards or cryptocurrency. I don\u2019t answer the phone for numbers I don\u2019t know, but if you do answer and it\u2019s similar to the story above, hang up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_%E2%80%9CSecret_Sister%E2%80%9D_and_Secret_Santa_Gift_Exchanges\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Avoid \u201cSecret Sister\u201d and Secret Santa Gift Exchanges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-139340\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8c4d46b9.jpg\" alt=\"Secret Santa gift on a table.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/secret-santa-concept-wrapped-present-on-1576667947\">Oleksandra Naumenko\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, there\u2019s nothing wrong with a fun secret Santa gift exchange with friends, family, or co-workers around the office, but that\u2019s where this trend should stop. You\u2019ll want to absolutely avoid any \u201cSecret Sister\u201d trends online. Avoid gift exchanges or anything similar that doesn\u2019t involve being in person for the trade.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we\u2019ve seen this \u201cgift exchange\u201d online every year since it first flooded Facebook in 2015. During the last few holiday seasons, it re-emerged on Facebook, Instagram, and even TikTok. The message calls for buying one $10 gift and sending it to a stranger, and you\u2019ll get several gifts in return.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-139341\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/de50eba1.jpg\" alt=\"facebook Secret Sister scam.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That \u201chappy mail\u201d from your \u201csecret sis\u201d is a pyramid scheme. You\u2019ll never receive a gift, and you could be out a lot more than just a $10 item you sent to a stranger. Instead, it\u2019ll be the gift that keeps on <em>taking<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>To sign up, you\u2019ll give the person in charge all sorts of personal information, including your full name, address, email address, phone number, and sometimes even more. Then, hackers can use that info for identity theft and phishing attacks, try to hack into your accounts, reset passwords, and more.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s nasty stuff, so avoid it like the plague. Basically, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Few_Other_Scams\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">A Few Other Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-113557\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1ab788b8.jpg\" alt=\"Man holding phone showing a fake scam text message\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/fake-text-message-sms-scam-phishing-2103328010\">panuwat phimpha\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unfortunately, the season of giving doesn\u2019t stop bad actors. Just like us, it\u2019s their busiest time of the year. We\u2019ve highlighted a few popular scams above, but those aren\u2019t the only ones.<\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"q6vyd\">According to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/Media\/PDF\/AnnualReport\/2021_IC3Report.pdf\">FBI\u2019s 2021 crime report<\/a>, consumers lost hundreds of millions of dollars during holiday scams. Google blocks <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products\/gmail\/holiday-season-scams\/\">over 15 billion scam emails daily<\/a> this time of year, which is mind-boggling, and that\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg. So, here are a few other scams you\u2019ll want to be mindful of and avoid.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-block-key=\"q6vyd\"><strong>Giveaways: <\/strong>Many brands do giveaways during the holidays, but avoid giveaways from unknown sources or if it asks for your credit card info to enter.<\/li>\n<li data-block-key=\"q6vyd\"><strong>Fake charities:\u00a0<\/strong>Phone calls, texts, and even letters in the mail from organizations with familiar (but fake) names will ask for charitable donations. Don\u2019t do it.<\/li>\n<li data-block-key=\"q6vyd\"><strong>Public Wi-Fi:\u00a0<\/strong>That Wi-Fi at Starbucks or a hotel can be a lifesaver while traveling, but be careful. Hackers target public Wi-Fi with dangerous pop-ups. Free Wi-Fi isn\u2019t always secure, so don\u2019t access your bank account or log in to sensitive sites on public Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li data-block-key=\"q6vyd\"><strong>Targeted emails: <\/strong>Watch out for emails that include specific or targeted information about you or your demographic. Whether that\u2019s a fake email from a previous job, a recent vacation you posted on social media, or phony bank notices.<\/li>\n<li data-block-key=\"q6vyd\"><strong>Fake stores on social media: <\/strong>Fraudsters will go as far as creating a fake website and use ads on social media displaying huge discounts to trick customers. Look for \u201chttps\u201d in the URL (the S stands for secure). Better yet, only buy from sites you know and trust.<\/li>\n<li data-block-key=\"q6vyd\"><strong>Card skimming:<\/strong>\u00a0Card skimming at ATMs, gas stations, and payment terminals is still a big problem.\u00a0Thieves install reading devices on top of existing devices to steal your credit card info.\u00a0Use a credit card instead of a debit card for more protection, and don\u2019t save your credit card info on retail sites because digital skimming can happen too.<\/li>\n<li data-block-key=\"q6vyd\"><strong>Subscription renewals: <\/strong>Watch out for spoof emails from antivirus services, streaming platforms, and other subscription services. Scammers make these emails look real, so use caution.<\/li>\n<li data-block-key=\"q6vyd\"><strong>Crypto scams: <\/strong>Last but not least, we have to mention cryptocurrency. Never share your wallet passphrase with anyone, and never ever send a stranger crypto. Even if you get a threatening email, a blackmail attempt, or promises of huge returns, avoid it all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Avoid_Holiday_Scams_or_Fraud\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams or Fraud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-139354\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8ddd5a71.jpg\" alt=\"Man thinking and looking at a laptop.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/professional-sitting-office-front-laptop-developer-1517290535\">Foxy burrow\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In closing, use common sense. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And remember, nothing is free.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to be hesitant about unknown or wanted calls, texts, or emails. Don\u2019t share your personal or banking information with sites you don\u2019t know and trust. Research any retailers you don\u2019t know. Never click on random links, no matter where they come from. Be wary of anything that sounds suspicious, and include a gift card. More importantly, use a credit card whenever possible for all the added protections.<\/p>\n<p>Another idea is to make a list and check it twice. Check your debit\/credit card purchases and account statements throughout the holiday season to ensure everything is accurate. If anything looks suspicious, act quickly. And recheck it after the holidays for good measure.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, consider using a password manager\u00a0along with two-factor authentication for online shopping and account logins. 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