Day 12 of Fraudmas: Your Ultimate Holiday Fraud Survival Guide
By December 4, 2025 Fraud information
The 12 essential steps to keep your season bright and scam-freeThe holidays should be full of joy—not fraud alerts and frantic phone calls. Find your final checklist to stay safe through the season below. |
Your scam-free holiday checklist
| 1. Slow down. Never act under pressure. | |
| 2. Verify everything. Independently through official websites or apps. | |
| 3. Use strong passwords. And don’t reuse them. | |
| 4. Enable two-factor authentication. | |
| 5. Don’t trust caller ID. It can be faked. | |
| 6. Never share verification codes. Not even with “support agents.” | |
| 7. Avoid links in texts or emails. Go to the website manually. | |
| 8. Don’t pay anyone in gift cards. Ever. | |
| 9. Research charities before donating. | |
| 10. Don’t fall for “guaranteed” investments. Especially crypto. | |
| 11. Set up transaction and login alerts. These catch fraud early. | |
| 12. When in doubt… STOP & CALL US DIRECTLY - Using the number on our official website. |
Our final holiday fraud message to you:
Fraudsters are working overtime, but with awareness, patience, and a little Topside holiday spirit, you can keep your money, identity, and peace of mind safe all season long.
Stay Topside by taking proactive steps to protect yourself!
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