--- title: Blog | LMT Technology Solutions | Holiday Scams description: Holiday Scams | News and updates from the technology experts at LMT Technology Solutions. --- [![lmt-logo-rgb1 copy](https://blog.lmttech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lmt-logo-rgb1%20copy.jpg?width=2932&height=1619&name=lmt-logo-rgb1%20copy.jpg "lmt-logo-rgb1 copy")](https://www.lmttech.com) # The LMT Blog [![](https://blog.lmttech.com/hubfs/Stop%20Look%20Listen%20Blog%20Graphic.png) ](https://blog.lmttech.com/q4-and-holiday-cybercrime-threats) ## [Q4 and Holiday Cybercrime Threats](https://blog.lmttech.com/q4-and-holiday-cybercrime-threats) ** Nov 21, 2024 4:14:00 PM / by [April L. Sy](https://blog.lmttech.com/author/april-l-sy) posted in [Cybersecurity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Cybercrime](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybercrime), [Holidays](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/holidays), [MSP](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/msp), [Data Privacy](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/data-privacy), [Information Security](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/information-security), [SMB](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/smb), [Holiday Scams](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/holiday-scams) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.lmttech.com/q4-and-holiday-cybercrime-threats#comments-listing) Every year, as the holiday season approaches, we hear the warning: *“[It’s the season for cybercrime!](https://blog.lmttech.com/tis-the-season-for-cyber-crime)”* While it might sound like a cliché, there’s a very good reason this reminder is repeated. The end of the year is when cybercriminals ramp up their efforts, knowing that businesses and individuals are busy, distracted, and more likely to let their guard down. 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