The Holidays are near, and the scammers are getting better at stealing your money
Saturday, December 17, 2022 by DrJBHL | Discussion: Personal Computing
Hi, folks...just reminding folks that along with shopping, deals and your holiday plans for good times with friends and family come no goodniks who are looking for a way into your finances with email, online scams and texts, which are worst at this time of year.
Reviewgeek published a good list of the most common methods of fraud here.
The several types are:
- Delivery confirmation text scams
- The fake calls from Amazon, Apple, or Walmart, etc.
- "Secret Sister" and Secret Santa Gift exchanges.
- Other assorted scams (several)
I won't go into each as that would be a spoiler...the article in the (safe) link above and in the external link does an excellent job of describing them, and giving some tips on how to avoid them. The link to password managers is kosher, also:
"In closing, use common sense. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And remember, nothing is free.
You’ll want to be hesitant about unknown or wanted calls, texts, or emails. Don’t share your personal or banking information with sites you don’t know and trust. Research any retailers you don’t know. Never click on random links, no matter where they come from. Be wary of anything that sounds suspicious, and include a gift card. More importantly, use a credit card whenever possible for all the added protections.
Another idea is to make a list and check it twice. Check your debit/credit card purchases and account statements throughout the holiday season to ensure everything is accurate. If anything looks suspicious, act quickly. And recheck it after the holidays for good measure.
Finally, consider using a password manager along with two-factor authentication for online shopping and account logins. I know it sounds harsh, but if you don’t know the person or store, be skeptical of just about everything during the holidays."
-Cory Gunther, Staff Writer, ReviewGeek
And please...have yourselves great holidays...New Years, Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, whatever.
Just please be safe, and be well and happy!
Reply #2 Saturday, December 17, 2022 9:58 AM
Well, there was one day recently when I got 96 SCAM/JUNK emails, on average I get 20-40 a day. They are wasting their time sending emails to me, I am not falling for it, EVER!
Glad you're dodging them, Tom. Hope you notify your ISP...it can help prevent naive victims.
Reply #4 Saturday, December 17, 2022 9:49 PM
I be jus goted odered bye de US Gubberment ta no gib them dar scrammers a Mary Chrismus.
Maybee we all gits lockey an de scrammers has dun ta dem whats were dun to Granma.
Well, that was the title from Social Security "Don't give scammers a Merry Christmas"
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Granma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, they even made a song about it.
Reply #5 Saturday, December 17, 2022 9:51 PM
Only got one in my spam folder and it appears to be from Amazon telling me to beware of spammers.
Reply #6 Saturday, December 17, 2022 11:47 PM
I was having a talk today with some friends about internet scams. My point was that there so many scams that mistakes will happen to the best of us. I know I accidentally clicked on a few things I didn't mean to.
Reply #7 Sunday, December 18, 2022 12:12 AM
My point was that there so many scams that mistakes will happen to the best of us. I know I accidentally clicked on a few things I didn't mean to.
That was the reason I posted.
That which we desire most earnestly we believe most easily...
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Reply #1 Saturday, December 17, 2022 9:12 AM
Well, there was one day recently when I got 96 SCAM/JUNK emails, on average I get 20-40 a day. They are wasting their time sending emails to me, I am not falling for it, EVER!