Holiday online shopping is projected to increase by 7-9% in 2023, reaching up to $278.8 billion. However, as shopping increases, so do scams. The FBI warns about fraudsters asking for gift card payments, while the Better Business Bureau highlights scams related to fictitious online vendors, high-pressure calls, and false reimbursement promises. Strategies recommended to avoid scams include checking the URL of a website, reverse-searching sellers, and tracking packages only on official delivery websites.
39 cybercrime domains seized, linked to HeartSender cybercrime group
Law enforcement agencies have taken down 39 cybercrime domains and servers in a recent operation to crackdown on illegal online activities.
