The not so cheerful… 12 Scams of Christmas

I would like to take a break from our regularly programmed blog to talk about a timely bit of information — how to keep you safe during this holiday season. After all, we use the internet as much as our children but we use it for shopping and banking in addition to work and fun. My goal this week is to help you protect yourself during this holiday season and on into the New Year!
In addition to my tips below, I hope you will join McAfee’s shopping expert Reema Shown and internet safety expert, Parry Aftab, for a “Shop Safe. Shop Smart” webinar this Thursday, December 4 at 9 a.m. PST. It will cover how to shop smart and safely online for this holiday season and beyond. To learn more about it and to register, follow this link: www.shopsafeshopsmart.com.
In working with McAfee, I have learned of some holiday related scams that I would like to alert you about. I will give you a brief overview and some quick advice, but I suggest you visit McAfee’s Security Advice Center to make sure you are aware of the potential pitfalls that can trip you up if you aren’t on your toes!
1. Charity Phishing Scams – As is the case every year, there are many charitable organizations that will ask for donations before the end of (continue reading...)