The Latest Holiday Scams To Avoid

12/25/23 • 40 min

Sara and Danny are back with some holiday scams you should be aware of: gift cards, QR codes, "Smishing," ChatGPT, and a pyramid scheme gift exchange.

SOURCES:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2023/12/11/gift-card-scam-card-draining-holiday-shoppers-christmas/71876923007/

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-steal-your-information

https://www.axios.com/2023/12/12/beware-chatgpt-holiday-scams

https://bucks.crimewatchpa.com/newbritaintwppd/34878/post/gift-card-tampering-card-draining-scam?fbclid=IwAR2UjH5BtX7_7N0gz0Sbm49SLwsK5uV9uBH4EtHUUafZt7VNlDmEEdTAeOk

https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/18854-bbb-warning-secret-sister-gift-exchange-is-illegal

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12/25/23 • 40 min

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