Don’t lose your money to crooks this week!
Avoid These Major Black Friday Scams
While you might be shopping online this week for holiday deals, scammers are hoping to strike it rich by stealing your data. Be on the lookout for these major Black Friday scams:
Email scams: This is the most reported scam, with thieves creating fake emails, hoping you’ll click on them and offer up your credit card info. If it looks sketchy, don’t click on it. Just head directly to that retailer’s website by typing it in your address box.
Social media ads: These can be pretty convincing as thieves have figured out how to make the ads look targeted to your wants and needs.
Delivery notice texts: Avoid clicking or replying to any texts you may receive offering package delivery details…as long as you provide personal info.
One in three Americans have fallen for holiday shopping scams.