Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – While the holidays are full of giving, getting, and goodwill, it’s important to remember not everyone shares the same spirit.
Seventy-five percent of Americans fell victim to holiday scams last year, with online shopping and non-delivery scams accounting for a significant portion of the over $281 million lost, or stolen.
While most of us are looking for the perfect gift, scammers are looking for their next target!
First, don’t be fooled by fake online stores. Warning signs include discounts of more than 50% off, the site contains spelling and grammar mistakes, and bad quality images look-alike online stores often force you to use payment methods that can’t be reversed like Zelle and gift cards.
Scammers are also turning to places like Facebook Marketplace to offer hot holiday gifts at deep discounts.
If you’re asked to pay using Zelle, Cash App, or another payment app, once …