While you may be looking for holiday gifts this Cyber Monday, the Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are looking for you.
Seventy-two million people are expected to shop online this Cyber Monday, taking advantage of big sales.But while you may be looking for holiday gifts, the Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are looking for you.SUGGESTED: Amazon offers tips to protect packages from porch piratesThe Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $10 billion to fraud and scams in 2023.You need to watch out for unscrupulous sellers, misleading ads, and look-a-like websites.
offers guide to buying refurbished cell phones, electronicsThe websites for these browser extensions also have direct links to real store websites. By clicking on their links, you can avoid landing on fake websites.The other big warning comes with clicking on ads that pop up on social media. Scammers may provide a link to leads to a fake store website that could ask for your credit card and personal information, or download malware onto your phone or laptop.
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