The holiday season is here, and for many this means increases travel, shopping and charitable donations. Unfortunately, this also opens a door for scammers to take advantage of people's additional online activity. Whether making flight reservations or purchasing the top gifts of the season, email and personal accounts can become vulnerable. Before clicking on a deal that seems too good to be true, stop and think. Below is a list of holiday email scams to be alert for this season:

1.  ‘Tis the Season for Giving  — emails that come in during the holidays may ask you to support a cause with a monetary donation. People are a little more generous during this time of year. Before clicking on any links or making your donation, do some research. If this is a legitimate charity, visit the website ...