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Online scams like fake delivery messages, fake gift offers and fake websites are increasing rapidly during Christmas and New Year shopping. Know easy and safe ways to avoid these frauds.
In today’s digital era, cases of online fraud are increasing rapidly. On every big occasion, fraudsters are trying to cheat people in different ways. Now with the advent of AI, such fraud is being done that it has become very difficult for anyone to recognize it.
Now Christmas and New Year are approaching, and people will be shopping in large quantities. During this time, thugs will also try to cheat people. Therefore, we are going to tell you about some such frauds, of which you need to be alert.
Fake Delivery Scam – In this a fake message is sent to people. It says that an attempt has been made to deliver the parcel, but you need to update your address.
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After clicking on the link given in the message, people are redirected to a fake website, where their personal and banking details are stolen. This year, such frauds have doubled as compared to last year.
Fake Gift Scam: In this fraud, people are lured by giving advertisements on social media platforms. On Instagram and Facebook, people are told that they are getting a Christmas gift and will have to pay shipping fees for its delivery. Here also the same trick is adopted and people’s personal information is stolen as soon as they click on the link.
Sale on fake website: In this type of scam, fraudsters create such fake websites, which look exactly like the real website. Everything seems genuine to the users, but as soon as they pay for the product, the money goes straight to the fraudsters and the user gets nothing in return.
How to stay safe from such scams? Do not fall prey to attractive advertisements seen on social media. Always buy from trusted and genuine websites only.
If any unknown person asks for information from you through message or email, do not share any of your personal information.
