How To Avoid Online Scams This Holiday Season

The video discusses the rise of online scams during the holiday season, driven by increased ecommerce activity. Scammers often disguise their usual tactics in festive themes, targeting consumers through social media and fake charity profiles. The Better Business Bureau reports a significant increase in online scams compared to other methods. Viewers are advised to use secure payment methods, verify suspicious businesses or charities, and report scams to authorities like the Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission.

What is one reason online scams increase during the holiday season?

• There is a higher reliance on e-commerce for shopping.

• Online platforms offer more discounts.

• People have more free time to browse the internet.

• Scammers are more active in the summer.

How do scammers often try to deceive buyers on social media?

• By using official payment methods.

• By offering free shipping on all products.

• By pretending to be small businesses with misleading ads.

• By providing excellent customer service.

What is a common tactic scammers use to get payments?

• Asking for payment in cash.

• Requesting payment through official bank transfers.

• Offering a discount for using their preferred payment method.

• Providing a secure payment gateway.

What percentage of charitable donations are received during the last few weeks of the year?

• 50%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What should you do if you suspect a charity is a scam?

• Donate a small amount to test them.

• Contact the charity directly for confirmation.

• Run a search to see if others have reported it.

• Ignore the charity and move on.