Day 1
The Fake Delivery Scam
A festive look at fake delivery messages, unexpected charges and suspicious tracking links.
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The 12 scams of Christmas
Keep the joy. Spot the scams. Explore twelve guides to festive fraud, from delivery texts to gift-card requests. All twelve days are available now—read at your own pace.
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Day 2
The Gift Card Grift
Explore requests for gift-card payments and why a familiar-looking message deserves a second look.
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Day 3
The Online Shopping Scam
Recognise warning signs when shopping online during a busy festive season.
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Day 4
The Charity Donation Deception
Look at requests for charitable donations and the importance of checking who is asking.
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Day 5
The Social Media Giveaway Trap
Explore the warning signs behind social-media giveaways and unexpected prize messages.
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Day 6
The Holiday Rental Hustle
Understand how fake holiday-rental listings can turn an appealing break into a scam.
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Day 7
The Romance Scam
Learn how false romantic connections can be used to build trust over the holiday season.
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Day 8
The Fake E-Card Scam
Explore how an unexpected festive e-card can become a route to a suspicious website.
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Day 9
The Festive Job Scam
Look at seasonal job offers and the questions to ask before trusting a recruitment message.
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Day 10
The Crypto Christmas Con
Explore promises of quick cryptocurrency returns and the warning signs behind festive investment offers.
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Day 11
The Subscription Renewal Swindle
Learn to recognise subscription-renewal messages that try to rush you into paying or sharing details.
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Day 12
The “Help a Friend in Need” Scam
Understand how a message appearing to come from a friend can use urgency to ask for money.
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Keep Stop · Check · Ask · Monitor in mind when something unexpected arrives. Explore practical advice to help protect what matters this festive season.