The Naughty Christmas Scams You Need To Know About

While you might get some time off around the holidays, the scammers out there are never taking time off, and in fact, they are working harder than ever to screw you out of your hard-earned money.

Recently Jason Laird gave us some great information on how to protect yourself in Montana from scams, and one of the easiest ways to do so is to know what scams to be on the lookout for this Christmas.

How To Spot A Scam In Montana

Jason had some great tips on how to protect yourself when something seems too good to be true, but sometimes the best defense is a good offense.

That means knowing what scams are floating around right now, because as soon as one scam gets eliminated, 3 more just like it pop up.

You might have heard of a few of the following scams, but there are some new ones that are very Christmas-oriented that you should keep an eye open for.

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Better Business Bureau Says To Watch Out For These Scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Santa Claus are saying these scammers are in need of a lump of coal this Christmas due to their naughty ways.

Don't let your holidays be ruined by falling victim to any one of the following scams found in the gallery below.👇

LOOK: Christmas Scams Targeting Montana Residents

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has released its naughty list of the top scams to watch out for this holiday season. Some of these scams you may have heard of, while others might be new to you.

Gallery Credit: Big Joe Pesh

KEEP READING: FBI Warning: Five Scams That Are Now On The Rise in Montana

The FBI has issued a warning highlighting some of the most common scams we as Texans now face. Let's take a look to help ourselves and help our loved ones too. Get more on each of them here. 

Check Out The States with Most Online Scams

Here's a state-by-state look, using data available from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), ranking states by total amount of money lost to fraud.

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