When shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information.
You can avoid most of the scams on this by taking a few simple precautions. Always exercise caution with social media ads promoting discounted items, holiday events, job opportunities, and donation requests, as well as direct messages from strangers. If you are asked to make a payment or donation by wire transfer, through a third party, or by prepaid debit or gift card, treat it as a red flag.
Click here to learn more so you can be mindful of these scams that could cut into your holiday cheer.
Source: The Better Business Bureau; September 18, 2024