Cybersecurity experts have identified a surge in scams targeting consumers during the holiday season, with various schemes evolving to exploit online shopping and digital communication. Notably, a phishing scam impersonating Zoom has reportedly stolen over $1 million in cryptocurrency, converting it into 296 ETH, with Russian-speaking hackers suspected of orchestrating the attack. In France, scams involving fake crypto investments and AI impersonations are costing victims over €500 million annually, prompting authorities to blacklist 5,000 entities and seize €268 million in assets. Additionally, scammers are increasingly targeting professionals in the crypto industry through fake job offers on platforms like LinkedIn, with promised salaries ranging from $200,000 to $350,000. These scams often involve malware disguised as technical troubleshooting for video calls. As online shopping increases during the year-end festivities, authorities are urging consumers to remain vigilant against these evolving threats.