Laughing in the Face of Cyber Grinches: Unmasking Holiday Shopping Scams

In the spirit of Christmas, cyber Grinches are ramping up shopping scams. Fear not, though, as we’re unwrapping the truth about these phishing wolves in Santa’s clothing. With our Christmas Shopping Scam Awareness guide, you’ll keep both your holiday cheer and your credit card information safe. Remember: if it smells phishy, it probably is!

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In a shocking twist of absolutely no one's surprise, cyber Grinches are out in full force this holiday season. Group-IB has noticed a significant rise in shopping scams, particularly in the form of phishing websites disguised as postal operators and delivery companies. It's like the 21st century's version of wolves in sheep's clothing, only these wolves are after your credit card information. The audacity of some people, right? But fear not, knowledge is power, and we're here to give you the lowdown on these scams so you can keep your holiday cheer (and your money).

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