While the holiday season is supposed to be the happiest and kindest time of the year, it can also be the most dangerous one – for consumers, at least. Holiday scams and cybercriminals have become somewhat of a thing, with scammers getting so skilled in fraudulent actions they conduct that it's getting harder and harder to bust them. Whether it's taking advantage of your kindness or using your insufficient interest in detail, if you are not careful enough - scam artists will find a way to get in your wallet and empty it. Still, the good news is that it isn't impossible to spot a scam, and we'll help you get there. This section will help you learn how to avoid fraud and spot holiday scams, what to do if you've already been scammed, how to protect yourself against data and money loss, and similar. Here's the list of the most common holiday scams to be careful about: Phishing scams Charity scams Holiday job scams Shopping scams Gift card scams Holiday social media scams Holiday vacation scams Although scammers can be persuasive, if you are educated on the matter, they'll hardly manage to rob you of your buck. However, these things can happen to anyone, and you shouldn't feel bad if you've fallen a victim of a holiday scam. Instead, turn to any of the following agencies for help: NCSA (National Cyber Security Alliance) The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center The Federal Trade Commission Anti-Phishing Working Group With the listed above, explore these useful suggestions concerning holiday season: Top 5 Halloween Scams Top 4 Black Friday Scams Top 6 Christmas Scams Things to do During Christmas Time Top 5 Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them Top Christmas Gifts Trends Top Tips to Choose the Best Valentine's Day Flowers Top 9 Valentine's Day Tips and Tricks Top Tips to Choose Best Jewellery St. Patrick's Day: Top Celebration and Safety Tips Top Easter Shopping and Celebration Tips Top 8 Ideas for Mother's Day