While internet scams are certainly proliferating, conventional tried and true scams are still being conducted every day of the week. They appear to be exceptionally effective during the holiday season. Thieves understand that you're more focused on getting through the holidays and that therefore your guard may be down. Heather talks about the home based work scams where the scammer works on your confidence to get you to send them money, while you're waiting for their wire or check to clear, which it never does. So be on your look out for scams this holiday season.