From internet scams to unauthorized transactions, scammers are taking advantage of these difficult times to mislead and deceive consumers, according to New York’s Attorney General Letitia James.
Consumers need to be on the lookout and keep their guard up against fraud.
Below are some of the top consumer complaints and tips on how to avoid these scams:
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These include: Internet services and service providers, data privacy and security, digital media, data breaches, and frauds through internet manipulation.
Below are tips to avoid some of these scams:
Do you constantly reuse the same username and password? Cybercriminals could attempt to log in to online accounts using login credentials stolen from other online services. If you’re looking to safeguard your online accounts HERE ARE SOME STEPS TO FOLLOW.
Phishing is a form of internet fraud that aims to steal personal information such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, user IDs and passwords. These schemes can also trick the recipient into installing malicious software onto a computer or mobile device. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE.
Online shopping scams are on the rise. Scammers create slick-looking websites pretending to sell items on high demand. To lure you onto the sites, scammers pay for ads on Facebook, Google and other websites. The best way to not get scammed is to be aware of the tactics and know what to look for. HERE ARE SOME TIPS.
