BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - As shoppers check off items on their Christmas lists, scammers are counting on catching them off guard during the busiest online shopping season of the year.

Kelly Siegel, CEO and founder of National Technology Management, an industry-leading IT and cybersecurity firm , warns this time of year is especially risky for consumers due to increased online activity and scammer tactics that exploit holiday urgency.

“There’s more online shopping because of the holidays, so there’s more data being entered,” Siegel said. “Scammers exploit urgency, deals, and distractions. So, you got to be very, very careful.”

Siegel said scammers use consumer urgency as a weapon, making slowing down the most important defense against fraud.

“If they pressure you to act now, stop. If th

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