Reposted from CISA/DHS

During the holiday season, you may receive emails or text messages about a deal you just can’t miss, or an opportunity to give for charities you don’t recognize. Sadly, during this season of giving, we must all be on the lookout for scammers who use tactics like asking you to click on a link that installs malware on your device or creating a fake online store to trick you into buying from them, resulting in your money or even your identity being stolen. So how big of a problem are holiday online shopping scams? According to the FBI, almost 12,000 victims reported scams during the 2022 holiday shopping season, resulting in over $73 million in losses. The good news is that Secure Our World has tips to protect you and your family, friends and business from these scams. Visit our Holiday Online Shopping web page for additional tips and to learn more. 

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