 Hello everyone, this is financial author Amit Dan of Iran Journal. On this channel, you'll find financial, non-financial and travel videos. If you like what you see, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing. Today, I'll talk about how to protect yourself from scam in this holiday season. Hardworking people are busy this time of the year, trying to make their families happy by presenting a memorable holiday season. Likewise, scammers are busy praying on innocent people to make their holiday season a measurable one. Scammers are always coming up with innovative ways to scam, and it's just not possible to warn everyone about each specific type. However, here are some common scams that are popular among scammers this time of the year. Text message scam. In this type of scam, scammers send a text message asking you to be a mystery shopper, or wrap your car with advertisements, offer you a job, give you a job offer, or even present a money making opportunity, and so on. You'll receive a check from the scammer, and in return, you have to refund the extra money they paid you, or give them your bank information. The check the sent is a fake check, so they'll have your extra money, and they can empty out your bank account if they have your bank information. Shave cat scam. Scammers shave or pluck cats hair, and sell them as pricey, hairless, sphinx cats or kittens. Fake online retailers. Scammers set up fake online stores and send out mega sale flyers or online deals via email or text, directing consumers to their fake websites. Door-to-door scam. Scammers are on foot, going door-to-door and asking for donations for various charities. Obviously, there are no charities, and the collected money is going back to their own pockets. There are so many other scams scammers can come up with. Your best defense is your common sense and vigilance. If you believe you or someone else have been a victim of a scam, contact your local police and central anti-fraud authority. Be safe this holiday season and enjoy. That's all for today. Thank you.