January scam surge: how to protect yourself
January is peak season for online scams, according to new data showing fraud spikes right after the holidays. Criminals often target forgotten shopping accounts, reused passwords, and saved payment information left behind from last year. Digital privacy expert Kristin Lewis, chief product officer at Aura, explains why these risks grow in the new year and shares simple, practical steps viewers can take now to clean up digital clutter, protect personal information, and reduce their chances of becoming a victim in 2026.
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January scam surge: how to protect yourself
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