Urgent Christmas alert for millions as experts warn common scam could empty your bank in seconds
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CHRISTMAS is the season for giving – but for scammers, it's the best time to take. Cybersecurity experts have warned The Sun readers over three dangerous scams targeting victims over the festive holidays. It's easy for crooks to access a huge pool of potential victims online, and you could be one of them.
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And in December, you need to be on high alert, as revealed by security expert Darren Guccione. "As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts to exploit the festive rush with sophisticated scams," said Darren, the CEO of Keeper Security, speaking to The Sun.
"From fake delivery notices to gift card scams, these tactics are designed to capitalize on the chaos and hit your wallet hard.". One common scam involves using social media to flog products. Christmas is the perfect time for this scam as people can pretend like they're flogging unwanted gifts.
"During the holidays, some scammers will pose as fraudulent sellers who ask for payment in gift cards," Darren said. "They may advertise an item at an attractive price on platforms like Facebook Marketplace. "After luring you in, the scammer insists that gift cards are the only accepted form of payment.
"Once they receive the codes, however, they disappear — leaving you without the item and out the cost of the cards.". Another cruel scam sees crooks pretending to be your loved ones. They might have even hijacked their accounts – and then use those stolen log-ins to break into yours.
