ILLINOIS (RFD) — Scammers are trying to hack your information all year long, but especially during the holidays, according to an AARP survey.

AARP Director of Fraud Prevention Programs Kathy Stokes says a recent survey showed 20 percent of people failed a five-point fraud test. She says scammers ramp up the efforts during this time of year.

Stokes says when it comes to charity donations, most people don’t check to make sure the charity is legitimate.

For gift cards, Stokes suggests not buying the cards on the big racks in stores, instead purchase cards from the company’s website.