It's the season of giving, but con artists are taking. The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for scammers and many Americans are putting themselves at risk. Don't be one of them.
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There are several ways holiday scam artists work: creating bogus charity organizations, hacking online financial information, or even stealing packages from your door step. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from these and other holiday scams:
- Ask and Check: Before donating to a charity, make sure they are registered with the Secretary of State.
- Skip the rack: Only purchase gift cards from reputable sources. Better yet, get them directly from the store they're from.
- Take credit: Use a credit card instead of your debit card when making holiday purchases.
- Surf safely: Do not use public Wi-Fi to check financial information or to make credit card purchases.
- Sign off: Require a signature on all package deliveries.
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