The SafetyDetectives team has been exploring the evolution, tactics, and impact of Christmas scams to offer our readers actionable advice to avoid falling victim to fraud this holiday season.
Key findings at a glance:
- Different types of scams are present year-round, but the incidents typically increase during the holidays when people may be more susceptible to social engineering.
- In 2023, the AARP reported that 80% of adult consumers in the US have experienced holiday-themed fraudulent activity.
- It was found that 1 in 5 adults would provide their personal information or click questionable links for a chance to redeem a desired item at a bargain during the holidays.
Scammers’ practices have noticeably grown in complexity and sophistication over the years, for that reason people should remain vigilant during the season becomes more imperative given the potentially enormous financial and psychosocial fallout of those.
You can access their detailed report here: https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/christmas-scams-research/
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The Dark Side of Christmas: How Scams Exploit the Festive Spirit
The SafetyDetectives team has been exploring the evolution, tactics, and impact of Christmas scams to offer our readers actionable advice to avoid falling victim to fraud this holiday season.
Key findings at a glance:
Scammers’ practices have noticeably grown in complexity and sophistication over the years, for that reason people should remain vigilant during the season becomes more imperative given the potentially enormous financial and psychosocial fallout of those.
You can access their detailed report here: https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/christmas-scams-research/
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