11 Common Christmas Cyber Scams – The Gift that keeps on giving!

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As the festive season comes into full swing, shoppers will spend millions buying gifts online using their smartphone, computer, tablet, etc.


Unfortunately, cyber scams are everywhere and they are especially common during Christmas time, so while you’re busy online, whether you’re using public Wi-Fi or your own, you could be at risk of cyber scams!

Don’t become the next victim; keep an eye out for these 11 common Christmas cyber scams:

1. Email banking scams

2. Phishing scams

3. Public Wi-Fi scams

4. Fake free Wi-Fi

5. Fake updates

6. Ransomware and viruses

7.Unsecure websites

8. Online news scams

9. Fake virus checks

10. Phone scams

11. Cracked downloads

Cybercriminals know that Christmas time is the busiest time of the year which means users will be online throughout the day using their devices to make purchases online. It is critical that you keep an eye out for scams and stay safe. And if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!


Contact out OSINT department in Cape Town on 021 110 0422 or email contact@osint.co.za. Alternatively, you can visit the website www.osint.co.za.

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