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Story summary
- During the holiday season, cybercriminals intensify attacks on email users.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports Americans lose over $785 million annually to non-payment and non-delivery scams, plus $199 million from credit card fraud.
- Common schemes include non-delivery scams, auction fraud, and gift card fraud.
- Experts recommend enabling two-factor authentication, using email aliases, and reporting scams to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
