There are warnings that online criminals are increasing their activity in the run-up to Christmas. Nearly half of consumers say they’ve been targeted by scammers in the last year, and new research suggests shoppers are particularly vulnerable amid the chos of Christmas #itvnews | ITV News

Holiday season is in full swing, and so are scammers. Our Community Managers, in partnership with local law enforcement, held 20 workshops across the country to teach our neighbors about types of scams, how to identify them, how to prevent them, and what to do if you ever find yourself the victim of fraud or a scam. Here are their top takeaways: Slow down! Don’t give in to pressure from anyone attempting to convince you to make an immediate transaction. — Joel, Baltimore If you do fall victim to