On social media, tempting offers abound, often with prices absurdly good to be true. In a context of increasing online shopping, the likelihood of being victims of scams increases.
Firstly, one must be careful with fake apps and buy from trusted sellers. It is recommended to use apps downloaded from official sites like the AppStore or Google Play Store. On websites, we should type the addresses ourselves.
Pay attention to possible phishing attacks. It is very likely to receive suspicious emails and text messages that either promise a great offer or notify us that our packages have suffered some kind of mishap. In both cases, links usually appear that are almost certainly malicious.
It is also recommended to disable the functions that remember payment information, use a VPN or have an extra layer of protection between credit cards and stores, for example, prepaid cards.
Anyone can fall victim to this type of scam. When shopping on these special dates, it is important to be careful with the risks and always get informed before buying.
Fountain: Cybersecurity News