There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it’s also critical to keep an eye out for online scams that aim to steal your money and your joy. Nationally, nearly 1 in 3 consumers reported falling victim to an online scam during the 2024 holiday season, and Hoosiers lost more than $115 million to fraud and scams just last year. Scams are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, making them more convincing and harder to detect. “The holidays are scammers’ busy season. From fake travel websites and false package delivery messages to phony charity donations, scammers take advantage of people’s spirit of generosity and bustling holiday schedule,” said Diedra Porché, Nat

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