AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Don’t let a scammer ruin your holiday spirits. Each year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scammers who wait for the opportunity to exploit people.

As we prepare for the holiday season, buyers and sellers should watch out for those trying to rob you of your money.

On Monday, KXAN’s Will DuPree spoke with cybersecurity expert and a former FBI agent, Eric O’Neil, about identifying holiday scammers and how to protect yourself from them.

Read the edited version of the transcript below. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

Will DuPree: Why are there so many cyber attacks right now and what would you say is driving those?

Eric O'Neil: The biggest reason is because there are so many cyber criminals; cybercrime right now is the fastest grow

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