{"id":8555,"date":"2022-12-26T17:52:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T12:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=8555"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:24:21","slug":"holiday-phishing-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Phishing Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the holiday season gets closer, it\u2019s essential to be aware of potential scams that could affect your online security. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phishing scams are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">becoming common tactics. It is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used by cybercriminals to gain access to confidential information and funds.<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Fake_Holiday_E-Cards\" >Fake Holiday E-Cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Book_a_Free_Demo_Call_with_Our_People_Security_Expert\" >Book a Free Demo Call with Our People Security Expert<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Enter_your_details\" >Enter your details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Phony_Holiday_Gift_Card_Offers\" >Phony Holiday Gift Card Offers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Bogus_Holiday_Travel_Deals\" >Bogus Holiday Travel Deals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Malicious_Holiday_Email_Attachment\" >Malicious Holiday Email Attachment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Types_of_Holiday_Phishing_Scams\" >Types of Holiday Phishing Scams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Spear_Phishing\" >Spear Phishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Whaling\" >Whaling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Smishing\" >Smishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Vishing\" >Vishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Email_Impersonation\" >Email Impersonation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#How_to_Identify_Holiday_Phishing_Scams\" >How to Identify Holiday Phishing Scams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Top_7_Ways_Holiday_Phishing_Scam_2022\" >Top 7 Ways Holiday Phishing Scam 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#How_Can_Organizations_Prevent_Holiday_Phishing_Scams\" >How Can Organizations Prevent Holiday Phishing Scams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/holiday-phishing-scams\/#Final_Thoughts_Holiday_Phishing_Scams\" >Final Thoughts: Holiday Phishing Scams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the holidays, hackers target unsuspecting consumers with special offers, discounts, and promotions that can seem too good to be true\u2014and usually are! This article will discuss the Top 7 <\/span>Holiday Phishing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scams of 2022 and how organizations can prevent <\/span>holiday phishing scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n      @media print, screen and (max-width: 63.99875em){\n      .tnp-submit\n      width: 48%;\n      }\n      .wp-block-tnp-minimal{\n      padding: 20px;\n      }\n      .blog_para\n      margin-top: 4px !important;\n      line-height: 25px !important;\n      font-size: 15px !important;\n      }\n\n      }\n      .blog_para{\n      font-family: jost,sans-serif;\n      margin-top: 14px;\n      margin-bottom: 30px;\n      color: #fff;\n      font-size: 15px !important;\n      color: black !important;\n\n      }\n\n      .wp-block-tnp-minimal{\n      padding:20px;\n      border: 1px solid grey;\n      }\n\n      .tnp-submit a{\n        background: #1d58c7!important;\n    border-radius: 5px!important;\n    text-transform: inherit!important;\n    padding: 8px 25px!important;\n    font-weight: 600!important;\n    color: #fff!important;\n    width: 30%!important;\n    border: none;\n      }\n\n      .blog_get{\n      font-size: 24px !important;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      padding-bottom: 0px;\n    font-family: 'Poppins' !important;\n      margin-bottom: 0px;\n      margin-top: 0px;\n      margin-bottom: 0px !important;\n      color: white;\n          line-height: 30px;\n          color: white;\n      }\n      .row{\n             display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    flex-direction: row;\n    padding: 25px 0px 25px 36px;\n    align-items: center;\n\n      }\n\n.colLeft{\n         flex-basis:50%;\n    -webkit-box-flex: 0;\n    flex-grow: 0;\n    max-width: 50%;\n    color: white;\n}\n    \n .colRight{\n       flex-basis: 45%;\n    -webkit-box-flex: 0;\n    flex-grow: 0;\n    max-width: 50%;\n }\n\n.tnp-subscription-minimal{\n    float: right;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div style=\"max-width: 741px; margin: 0 auto; background-image: url('https:\/\/awareness.threatcop.ai\/marketing\/linkedinlowerbanner.webp'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; \">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"colLeft\">\n<p class=\"blog_get\" style=\"font-family: 'Poppins' !important; color: white !important\">Subscribe to Our Newsletter On Linkedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"blog_para\" style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: 'Poppins' !important; color: white !important; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px;line-height: 25px;\">Sign up to Stay Tuned with the Latest Cyber Security News and Updates<\/p>\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"tnp\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n            <form action=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/newsletter-thank-you\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\">\n<div class=\"tnp-submit\">\n                  <a class=\"libutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/build-relation\/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7062043746430783488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a><\/div>\n<\/form><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"colRight\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"tnp tnp-subscription-minimal \">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/awareness.threatcop.ai\/marketing\/newsletter-icon.webp\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Examples_of_Holiday_Phishing_Attacks\"><\/span><b>What Are the Examples of Holiday Phishing Attacks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybercriminals know that people are busy and distracted during the holidays, making them more likely to fall for scams.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to the <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/how-we-can-help-you\/safety-resources\/scams-and-safety\/common-scams-and-crimes\/holiday-scams\"><b><span style=\"color: #183994;\">FBI<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, holiday phishing scams cost victims more than $400 million in the US alone in 2021. However, the holiday season of 2022 won\u2019t be any different.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here are four examples of <\/span>holiday phishing scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to watch out for:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fake_Holiday_E-Cards\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Fake Holiday E-Cards<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">These emails look like they&#8217;re from a friend or family member sending you a festive e-card. But when you click on the link, you\u2019ll be redirected to a website. And they are infected websites, which will harm your devices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Document<\/title>\n<\/head>\n\n<style>\n    .interestedBtn {\n        width: 80% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box !important;\n        display: inline-block !important;\n        padding: 11px !important;\n        border: 1px !important;\n        border-color: #ddd !important;\n        margin-top: 10px !important;\n        background-color: #183e8b !important;\n        background-image: none !important;\n        text-shadow: none !important;\n        color: #fff !important;\n        font-size: 14px !important;\n        line-height: 20px !important;\n        border-radius: 5px !important;\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        cursor: pointer !important;\n        box-shadow: 0px 4.66px 22.99px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);;\n    }\n\n\n        .formSec .formSecTwo{\n            padding-top: 15px !important;\n            margin-bottom: 30px !important;\n        }\n\n\n    .tnp-email {\n        width: 80% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n        padding: 8px 10px;\n        display: inline-block;\n        border: 1px solid #ced4da;\n        background: #fff;\n        color: #000 !important;\n        font-size: 13px;\n        line-height: 20px;\n        border-radius: 2px;\n        padding-right: 30px;\n        margin-bottom: 0px;\n    }\n\n    .formSec {\n        border: 1px solid #ced4da;\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 55% !important;\n    }\n\n    .mainBox {\n       \/* border: 1px solid #183e8b;*\/\n         background: white;\n        max-width: 600px !important;\n        margin: 0 auto !important;\n        padding: 20px !important;\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxDiv {\n        display: flex !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxConsult {\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 45% !important;\n        padding: 10px !important;\n    }\n\n    .formSecTwo {\n        text-align:center !important;\n        width: 100% !important;\n    }\n\n    .formHeading {\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n        margin-top: 0px;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        line-height: 25px;\n        font-size: 18px !important;\n        \n       margin-bottom: 60px !important;\n       color: #000!important;\n          margin-top: 5px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fieldHeading {\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        font-size: 13px !important;\n        text-align: left !important;\n        margin: 0px 39px 2px 93px !important;\n        font-weight: 500 !important;\n    }\n\n    .image {\n        max-width:90% !important;\n        height: auto !important;\n    }\n\n     .email-icon {\n            position: absolute;\n            right: 50px;\n             top: 20px;\n            transform: translateY(-50%);\n            pointer-events: none; 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However, when you click on the link to claim your card, you&#8217;re taken to a fake website that collects your personal information &#8211; which can then be used for identity theft.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bogus_Holiday_Travel_Deals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Bogus Holiday Travel Deals<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for emails or ads promising cheap holiday travel deals. These are often scams designed to collect your personal information, which can then be used for <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/impersonation-attacks\/\"><b>impersonation attacks<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sold to third-party marketers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malicious_Holiday_Email_Attachment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Malicious Holiday Email Attachment<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Be wary of email attachments from people you don&#8217;t know, even if they seem to be related to the holidays. They could be infected with malware that can damage your computer or steal your personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being aware of these <\/span>holiday scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help keep yourself and your family safe from cybercriminals this holiday season.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Holiday_Phishing_Scams\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Types of Holiday Phishing Scams<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Phishing is an increasingly common and dangerous cybercrime that affects individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide. It is important to understand the various types of phishing attacks out there. Let&#8217;s look at the various types of phishing scams so you can stay informed and safe from malicious actors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spear_Phishing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Spear Phishing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using a fishing pole, you may catch flounder, bottom feeders, or trash below the water&#8217;s surface. You can pick out a specific fish to target when spearfishing. <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/difference-between-spear-phishing-and-phishing\/\"><b><span style=\"color: #183994;\">Spear phishing<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> targets a particular group or individual within the organization. Note the attention paid to the recipient&#8217;s profession; ask them to click the download link and request a quick response.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whaling\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Whaling<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04ed95b9ab06ff7e338c9cc8b565be59 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whaling is a more specialized form of phishing that targets whales, which are bigger than fish in the ocean. These attacks frequently target a CEO, CISO, or CIO within an industry or particular company. According to the <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\">whaling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> emails, the company might be subject to legal consequences, and you have to click the link to learn more. The link directs you to a page where you must enter critical data about the company, like the tax ID and bank account details.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smishing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Smishing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term &#8220;smishing&#8221; refers to executing an attack that uses SMS, or text messaging. A <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/smishing\/\"><b><span style=\"color: #183994;\">smishing<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> technique is to deliver <\/span>holiday phishing messages<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by SMS to a cell phone with a clickable link or a return phone number.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A typical instance of a smishing attack is an SMS message that appears to have come from a bank. It informs you that your account has been compromised and that you must respond immediately. They ask for confirmation of your bank account number. As attacker has the information, they control your bank account.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vishing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vishing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of vishing is the same as other phishing attacks. Here, attackers are still looking for your private or business information. They accomplish this attack through voice calls. A typical <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/vishing-attack\/\"><b>vishing attack<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a call from a person claiming to be a Microsoft representative. This person warns you that they have detected a virus on your computer. The attacker will ask for your sensitive information, which they will use against you. The malware may include anything from a bot to a banking Trojan (short for robot). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bot is programmed by hackers to perform specific tasks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_Impersonation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Email Impersonation<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hackers pretending to be someone else in emails are known as email impersonation attacks. Here, attackers mainly target employees of an organization, as they are its most vulnerable asset. Attackers trick them into transferring sensitive data or revealing login credentials for malicious purposes. Some examples of <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/email-impersonation-attack\/\"><b>email impersonation<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include posing as the organization\u2019s CEO, a representative of the government, or a senior executive.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Identify_Holiday_Phishing_Scams\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How to Identify Holiday Phishing Scams?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In holiday phishing scams, <\/span>holiday scammers<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> send phishing messages <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or emails<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the holiday season. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which they offer special discounts or claim that your account has been stolen while masquerading as representatives of companies like Amazon or Apple. Let&#8217;s talk about some warning signs of <\/span>holiday phishing scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You receive unexpected <\/span>holiday fraud messages<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that show a special offer. It would help if you were careful of any email or text message you didn&#8217;t ask for.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Phishing scams trick you into a fake website or attack your device with malware.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other signs of a <\/span>holiday phishing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scam include unusual spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You can stay safe by ignoring emails and texts you are unfamiliar with. If in doubt, log into your account or contact the company to verify the message&#8217;s authenticity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8558 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/lc-holiday-scams-to-avoid.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Phishing Scams\" class=\"wp-image-8558\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Source: Central Bank)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_7_Ways_Holiday_Phishing_Scam_2022\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Top 7 Ways Holiday Phishing Scam 2022<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Holiday phishing scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are becoming more and more common. Here are the top 7 ways in which these scams take place:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> Scammers send out fake emails or texts pretending to be from a well-known company or organization. They may ask you to click on a link or open an attachment to update your information or to confirm a purchase.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Holiday scammers<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> create fake websites that look identical to the real website of an organization. They may use a similar domain name or a slight misspelling.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scammers pose as a friend or family member on social media and send you <\/span>holiday fraud messages<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a link to a website. They may say they found a great deal or a funny video.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> Scammers call you on the phone and pretend to be from a government agency or a company you do business with. They may say there is a problem with your account or that you need to confirm some personal information.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Also, <\/span>Holiday scammers<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> send you a letter or postcard in the mail. They may say you&#8217;ve won a contest or a free vacation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> Scammers place ads on websites or emails that look like they are from a trusted source. They may offer a great deal on a product or service.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> Scammers set up fake Wi-Fi networks in public places like hotels or airports. They may call the network something similar to the name of the place. Once you connect, they can access your personal information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Be aware of these scams, and don&#8217;t let yourself be a victim. If you need clarification on an email, text, or phone call, don&#8217;t respond; contact the organization directly to verify.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Organizations_Prevent_Holiday_Phishing_Scams\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How Can Organizations Prevent Holiday Phishing Scams?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations use the right tools and safeguards to prevent <\/span>holiday phishing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attacks from reaching employees&#8217; inboxes. Here are some points:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing security software is the first line of protection against <\/span>holiday phishing scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Programs like firewalls, spam filters, and antivirus software successfully prevent <\/span>holiday phishing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attacks. Also, organizations implement <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-phishing-incident-response\"><b>phishing incident response<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tools to avoid these attacks.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Keeping software up to date with the most current security patches and updates reduces your risk of getting caught in a phishing scam. Also, keep an eye on the condition of all software, such as security and operating system software.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have remote employees, establishing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy is essential for protecting your email against <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/phishing-attacks\/\"><b><span style=\"color: #183994;\">phishing attacks<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Scheduling regular backup plans helps the user ensure that the data will be completely recoverable in an emergency.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first and foremost way to <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-password-safe-from-hackers\/\"><b><span style=\"color: #183994;\">keep your password safe<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is to ensure it is strong, extremely complex, and impossible to guess. This is the best method to keep it secure. In some cases, the strength of your password may be the only thing stopping hackers from accessing your sensitive data.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple techniques hackers use and not everybody knows about them. Therefore, it is necessary that every organization should start <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/security-awareness-training-for-employees\/\"><b>employee security awareness training<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Holiday_Phishing_Scams\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Final Thoughts: Holiday Phishing Scams<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, <\/span>holiday scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seriously threaten your online security and personal information. With knowledge, diligence, and proper precautions, we can prevent <\/span>holiday fraud<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from taking advantage of sending <\/span>holiday phishing messages<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to us during the holidays.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It is important to stay vigilant and be aware of the signs of a phishing scam to avoid becoming a victim. Don\u2019t forget to educate yourself and those around you about this growing problem, and report any suspicious activity to your local authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season gets closer, it\u2019s essential to be aware of potential scams that could affect your online security. Holiday phishing scams are becoming common tactics. It is used by cybercriminals to gain access to confidential information and funds. 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