Holiday-related scams are on the rise.
Holiday-related scams are on the rise.
FBI’s Internet Crime Report and AARP’s Holiday Fraud survey
Beware of these common scams
Shopping scams
Fake stores with product deals that seem too good to be true.
Impersonation scams
Messages pretending to be friends or family asking for money.
Nonpayment scams
Buyers asking sellers for an off-platform sale to trick payment.
Gift card scams
Stealing payment info or gift card balances before purchase.
Phony charity scams
Fake fundraisers collect donations they never pass on.
Ways to avoid scams
Pause: Slow down to recognize risks.
Be wary of urgent messages asking for money or gift cards quickly.
Think twice before you click on messages, links, and offers.
Ask yourself if it seems too good to be true.
Secure: Safeguard personal information.
Verify who you’re communicating with.
Never share passwords, security codes, or payment details.
Set up passkeys or two-factor authentication.
Protect: Know how to keep family data safe.
Use trusted payment methods when shopping online.
Talk openly about digital risks as a family.
Report scams quickly and learn how to recover safely.
Report suspected scams.
See something suspicious or unusual on Meta? Report it to help keep everyone safe.
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