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Bah Humbug to Holiday Scams

Each year around the holidays, millions become victims of holiday scams. From donating money to fake charities to buying gift cards for strangers or divulging valuable personal information like credit card or bank account numbers, holiday cybercrime is all too common and growing harder to spot. Stay vigilant and say “Bah Humbug” to fraud this season!

Take the Quiz and Win

Do you know how to spot fraudulent emails, texts, social media accounts, or websites? Take the Bah Humbug to Holiday Scams Quiz and learn the signs to look out for. Test your skills each week for a chance to win!

How It Works

Starting November 11, 2024 through December 15, 2024 take our quiz to identify the signs of common holiday scams. There will be a new example each week to test your fraud detection skills. Each weekly quiz offers another chance to win a $25 Target gift card!

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Holiday scams are especially common. Learn more below to arm yourself against fraud and scams.

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