Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Holiday Cyber Scams Surge: Protect Yourself Now

12/5/2025

45 8 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

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.