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Festive scams
The 12 Scams of Christmas
Christmas should be a time for joy, twinkling lights, crackling fires, thoughtful gifts, and moments with the people who matter most. But while we’re busy wrapping presents and writing cards, scammers are busy too, preparing their own unwanted surprises.
And that’s why we’re launching a brand-new festive section on BeScamAware.org: The 12 Scams of Christmas, a daily series shining a light on the most common frauds you’re likely to encounter during the holiday season.
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Day 12 – The “Help a Friend in Need” Scam
When Urgency Overrides Instinct It’s a quiet evening. The tree lights are twinkling, the kettle’s on, and your phone buzzes with a message from
Day 11 – The Subscription Renewal Swindle
When “Your Account Is About to Expire” Isn’t What It Seems As the year winds down, we’re all busy juggling shopping lists, visiting family,
Day 10 – The Crypto Christmas Con
When “Instant Returns” Melt Like Snow Christmas can make us all a little more hopeful, wishing for good fortune, better finances, and a fresh
Day 9 – The Festive Job Scam
When “Easy Money” Becomes a Costly Mistake Every Christmas, thousands of people look for short-term jobs to earn a little extra cash, wrapping gifts,
Day 8 – The Fake E-Card Scam
When “Season’s Greetings” Come with a Sting There’s something charming about receiving an unexpected message at Christmas, a surprise email saying, “Someone special sent
Day 7 – The Romance Scam
When Love and Lies Collide Christmas can be a lonely time for many. While some are surrounded by family and laughter, others look online
Day 6 – The Holiday Rental Hustle
When Your Dream Getaway Is Too Good to Be True You’ve found it, the perfect Christmas cottage. Cosy log fire, snow-dusted garden, fairy lights
Day 5 – The Social Media Giveaway Trap
When “Share to Win” Isn’t Worth the Risk It’s hard to scroll through social media in December without seeing a tempting giveaway.A post promises