Knowing if you’re getting scammed online is currently a must since many hackers and other online attackers are now focusing on the internet.
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Johana, the wife of the photographer, works on her laptop computer in their bed during her isolation for a Covid-19 infection on the 2nd day of his 14-day quarantine at home during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic on October 29, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. The photographer went into mandated quarantine following the positive Covid-19 infection of his wife.
The cases of cybercrimes have increased ever since the global pandemic began. Security experts explained that the reason behind the rising online scams and other malicious campaigns is the increasing online transactions made by consumers.
Right now, people across the globe prefer purchasing essential products from companies online. Instead of going out to the actual stores, all they need to do is wait for the arrival of their packages.
But, online scammers are taking advantage of this situation. Now, how can you know if you are being scammed online?
How To Tell If You’re Getting Scammed Online?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Information’s official website provided the signs you need to check to know if you are being scammed online.
These include the following:
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