On the recordMarch 28, 2022
I include in the Record the article: ``Ho, Ho, Ho, Holiday Scams'' FBI Portland. During the 2020 holiday season, this article says this FBI Internet Compliance Center received more than 17,000 complaints regarding the nondelivery of goods resulting in losses of more than $53 billion. [From FBI Portland, December 1, 2021] Ho, Ho, Ho, Holiday Scams! (By Beth Anne Steele) If you're doing online shopping this holiday season, be on the lookout for scammers trying to steal a deal, too! During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3.gov) received more than 17,000 complaints regarding the non-delivery of goods, resulting in losses of more than $53 million. The FBI anticipates this number could increase during the 2021 holiday season due to rumors of merchandise shortages and the ongoing pandemic. ``Oftentimes when we talk about cyber crimes, we are referring to massive intrusions into financial institutions or ransomware attacks against large providers. Smaller cyber scams run by individuals or groups can be just as frustrating and difficult for families this time of year when all you want to do is provide the perfect gift for your family. The best thing you can do to be a savvy shopper is to know what scams are out there and take some basic precautions,'' says Kieran L. Ramsey, special agent in charge of the FBI in Oregon.…
