Scams During the Holidays: Keeping Your Wallet Safe “Opportunity makes a thief.” — Francis Bacon The holiday season is supposed to be about celebration, generosity, and a temporary escape from everyday stress. Instead, it has quietly become one of the most profitable periods of the year—for scammers. While you’re busy planning trips, buying gifts, booking last-minute deals, and trying to make everything perfect, someone else is watching for exactly that moment of distraction. Because holidays don’t just increase spending. They lower your guard. And scammers know it. The Perfect Storm for Getting Scammed During holidays, three things happen at once. People spend more. People rush more. People think less. That combination is gold for scammers. You’re more likely to click quickly, trust faster, and skip verification because you don’t want to “miss out” on a deal or delay a plan. The urgency feels justified. After all, it’s the holidays—everything is time-sensitive...