The loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams retaining a top position. BBB recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year’s resolution list, along with the obligatory weight loss and financial goals, to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free.
I resolve to be cautious with email.
- Be wary of unsolicited emails from a person or company. Remember, scammers can make emails look like they are from someone you know, a legitimate business, government agency or reputable organization (even BBB!). Never click on links or open attachments in unsolicited emails, no matter how tempting an offer may be.
I resolve to never send money to strangers. If you haven’t met a person face-to-face, don’t send them money. This is especially true if the person asks you to transfer funds using a pre-paid debit card, a bank wire or CashApp. Money sent to strangers in this way is untraceable and irretrievable so once it is sent, there’s no getting it back. Scammers will try to trick you possibly even making you panic – so before making a move, think the situation through. Don’t fall for it!
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