This holiday season, shopping is on the rise. Scammer may take advantage of the increased online purchases to steal money, personal information, or even identities.
How?
1. Scammers may post fake sale advertisements on social media
2. Victims are lured by attractive deals and proceed to purchase the items
3. After payment is made, scammers either send fake goods or nothing at all
4. Victims only realize they have been scammed when the scammer blocks all contact
Please shop only from legitimate or authorized sellers. Ensure that the online shopping platform has a clear refund or return policy. Do not click on suspicious links, ads, or attachments.
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