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Holiday Tip: Don’t accept gifts (or too-good-to-be-true offers) from strangers

Posted on December 2, 2010July 3, 2025 by Dissent

Rebecca Herold posted a holiday privacy tip that’s a timely reminder:

Did you hear about the 40,000 people who were tricked by a bogus offer of a free Ikea gift card? Unfortunately, the incident is not isolated. This time of year, more than ever, criminals are upping their game and preying on those looking for a deal (and who isn’t?). Click here to see the latest gift card scams that can make for a blue Christmas.

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