Protect Yourself from the Six Scams of Christmas
December 6, 2024
1. Charity Scams
Scammers often pose as charitable organizations to trick you into donating money.
2. Letters from Santa (Including Phishing)
Emails claiming to be from “Santa” or urgent holiday messages may request your personal details or trick you into clicking malicious links
3. Gift Card Scams
Scammers may send fake gift cards for popular sites like Amazon or Google or request payment using gift cards.
4. Shopping Scams
Fake websites and fraudulent sellers often pop up during the holidays, offering deals that seem too good to be true.
5. Travel Scams
Scammers advertise fake holiday getaways or too-good-to-be-true travel deals.
6. Fake Job Offers
Seasonal job scams prey on holiday job seekers, often asking for upfront payments or personal details.
Click here for more (extended version) about what to watch for and how to protect yourself
Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity or emails to NVC IT at 210-486-4777.
If something feels off, trust your instincts and double-check before taking action.
Let’s work together to keep this holiday season merry, bright, and scam-free!
Northwest Vista College (NVC), part of the Alamo Colleges District, is federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), an institution of higher learning with a full-time equivalent undergraduate student enrollment that is at least 25% Hispanic. As of Fall 2023, NVC’s Hispanic student enrollment is 66.2%. The college opened in 1995 with 12 students and has grown to one of the largest institutions of higher education in San Antonio and the region with current enrollment over 20,000 students. Located in Westover Hills, NVC’s expanding agreements with business and higher education partnerships provide a wealth of opportunities for students and the community.