From phone calls to booking your vacation, be aware of the scammers, FBI says.
Senior and phone with lock password to protect data in online bank website. Old woman with smartphone. Cyber security and personal information safety and privacy from hacker fraud. Elder person.The holiday season is a scammer’s dream. While people are spending more money, scammers often take advantage of people who do not protect their information, law enforcement officials say.
In February, the Federal Trade Commission reported 48,800 cases of gift-card fraud, accounting for $228 million in total losses last year.If you notice any suspicious transactions, contact your credit card company to dispute the charges.
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