You may feel like you are racing the clock to find the perfect gift for that special someone for Christmas and at the same time, feeling charitable and want to help those in need, Amy Nofzinger with the American Association of Retired Persons says the holidays are when scams are in the rise.
And in the case of scammers, they will tug at your heartstrings and emotions at a quick pace to get to your personal information or open your wallet. Nofzinger says you can counter them by.
Another scam to watch out for, fraudulent online holiday gift deals found on social media and various websites, targeting those with economic challenges and limited budgets. Remember, if it sounds to good to be true, it most likely is.
