US EditionBeware Crooks Shopping for Victims During Holiday Season
Consumer advocates warn that impersonation sites and fake deals surge during holidays, urging shoppers to verify retailers and report scams to the Better Business Bureau.
- Consumer groups including the Better Business Bureau urged shoppers during the holiday shopping period to verify online retailers before checkout to avoid scams as targeting increases.
- Cliff Steinhauer of the National Cybersecurity Alliance warned scammers build impersonation sites and hide URLs to deceive holiday shoppers, especially during peak deals.
- During peak shopping days, analysts recorded phishing emails mimicking major U.S. retail brands rose by more than 2,000%, and scams increased nearly 700%.
- Melanie McGovern of the Better Business Bureau urged reporting fraud to the Federal Trade Commission or local police, adding that even problems without financial loss should be reported.
- Last month the Federal Communications Commission proposed new rules to give consumers more information about incoming calls, while Ed Bartholme urged disconnecting when pressured as scammers `adapt their messaging and their pitches to what is out there in the news to make it seem more real.
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Beware crooks shopping for victims during holiday season
As you scroll through social media, be cautious of misleading ads and fake websites designed to steal your money.The Better Business Bureau warns that during the holidays, it’s easy to click a link thinking it leads to a reputable store, but it may take you to a fraudulent site.It can happen year-round, but there are more fake sites during the holidays.In July, News 6 told you about Daren Mass, who thought he was buying a Gibson, Les Paul guitar…
Avoid scams and frauds this holiday season - Central Wisconsin News
The holidays are a busy time for Wisconsin consumers, and scammers are eager to take advantage of the hustle and bustle. Scammers want to steal consumers’ money and personal information, and they know the best tricks to do it. It is important that consumers know how to identify and avoid common scams before a fraudster tries to ruin their holiday season, as prevention is the best protection from being scammed.
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