Scammers hit Christmas cheer with fake wine and festive gift emails - here's how to stay safe

Christmas Scam.

• Holiday emails often hide scams that steal personal and banking information
• Bulk marketing-style messages are used to disguise fraudulent financial requests
• Redirect chains collect increasingly sensitive identity details from unsuspecting victims

Holiday email traffic increases sharply at the end of the year, creating an environment that scammers actively exploit.