With Cyber-Monday just around the corner, scam artists are on the dark web ready to steal your information or hack your credit card accounts now the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning you to think twice before you shop online.
BBB spokesperson Katie Galan said that people have to know when scammers start to pop-up.
“Scammers work in seasons,” Galan said.
Galan told KRIS 6 News that’s scammers start to pull out their computers and sending false advertisements in expectation that people will click them.
“Be really, really careful of those ads that are going to pop up on social media,” Galan said. “So, if you are scrolling on Facebook or Instagram or something like that, and you see these ads start to pop up, you want to be really careful with those and not click the links provided there.”
Hannah Jimerson is one of many people who look forward to shopping for Cyber-Monday. She said due to her fear of being scammed she will try other methods like Amazon, which has a more secure website.
“I know some people who use Cashapp and PayPal and they’ve been scammed using those ways of paying, but I don’t use those,” Jimerson said. “I mainly just shop on Amazon and that’s the thing that I mainly use.”
Galan told KRIS 6 News that cyberscams on the rise. The Better Business Bureau is now warning consumers that you should use caution now more than ever before.
“Online purchase scams in 2023 have already exceeded the online purchase scams as far as dollars lost for the last five years,” Galan said. “So, it’s only getting more and more prevalent and even more so as we come into the holiday season.”
Andrew P. is said that he shops online regularly. He said that trusting your gut will take you a long way.
“Common sense. A lot of these scammers aren’t very smart,” Andrew said. “Look for typos, look for things that are too good to be true, that kind of stuff.”
The BBB said people should consider using a credit card for their Cyber-Monday purchases because it is easier to get the money back in case you are scammed.
According to information from the BBB’s website, here are ways that you can stay safe during Cyber-Monday this year:
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