Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Issues Consumer Advisory to Protect Against Cyber Fraud During the Holiday Shopping Season

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) released an advisory to consumers highlighting tips for consumers to avoid cyber and online scams during the holiday season. Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, cyber and fraud scams have significantly increased, costing consumers billions of dollars per year. To avoid becoming a victim of fraud during the holiday shopping season, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.This holiday season stay vigilant, be proactive, and respond quickly if you are targeted by a scammer or fraud.“The U.S. Department of the Treasury urges consumers to stay vigilant against the increasing threat of online cyber scams and fraud,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary for OCCIP Todd Conklin.