Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On the eleventh day of Scam-mas, Deceivus targets Jules — a small creator selling handmade scarves — with a classic “I’ll pay you after you ship it” buyer scam. These fraudsters rely on urgency, emotional pressure, and holiday chaos to trick independent sellers into sending products without ever receiving payment. Luckily, Avast Scam Guardian spots the deception before it’s too late. Protect your shop, your time, and your craft this holiday season with Avast.
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#Scammas #Avast #CyberSecurity #HolidayScams #OnlineSellingScams
#SmallBusinessOwners #HandmadeBusiness #InternetSafety #StaySafeOnline #ScamAlert #12DaysofScammas
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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The Eleventh Day of Scam-mas
00:07 – Deceivus’s Etsy Scheming
00:19 – Scammy Buyer Messages
00:28 – Avast Cautions
00:33 – How Scammers Prey on Small Shops and Businesses
00:42 – Avast Assistant Protects Against Scammy Buyers
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On the eleventh day of Scam-mas, Deceivus targets Jules — a small creator selling handmade scarves — with a classic “I’ll pay you after you ship it” buyer scam. These fraudsters rely on urgency, emotional pressure, and holiday chaos to trick independent sellers into sending products without ever receiving payment. Luckily, Avast Scam Guardian spots the deception before it’s too late. Protect your shop, your time, and your craft this holiday season with Avast.
Learn more at Avast.com
#Scammas #Avast #CyberSecurity #HolidayScams #OnlineSellingScams
#SmallBusinessOwners #HandmadeBusiness #InternetSafety #StaySafeOnline #ScamAlert #12DaysofScammas
SUBSCRIBE to our Avast channel for more tips, updates, and advice: YouTube.com/Avast
CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The Eleventh Day of Scam-mas
00:07 – Deceivus’s Etsy Scheming
00:19 – Scammy Buyer Messages
00:28 – Avast Cautions
00:33 – How Scammers Prey on Small Shops and Businesses
00:42 – Avast Assistant Protects Against Scammy Buyers
FOLLOW US
Avast Avast.com
X https://x.com/Avast
Facebook facebook.com/avast
Instagram instagram.com/Avast
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/gendigitalinc
