With Christmas less than ten days away, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be careful not to fall for any holiday scams as they wrap up their shopping.
The BBB has released a list of common scams to look out for during the final countdown to christmas.
Be wary of what you see on social media. Misleading ads may tempt you into purchasing an item from a bogus company that will take your money for an item you will never receive or charge you for a free trial you never signed up for. Also be wary of social media posts regarding gift exchanges, which are often a ploy to get participants to share their personal information.
As you travel for the holidays, the BBB says reports of fake toll collection texts are on the rise. A scammer may impersonate a state roadway toll collection service saying you owe a toll fee and provide a link for payment. Never click the link, and if you think you may owe a fee, confirm it through the legitimate tolling agency.
Another scam getting reported is texts or emails reporting failed shipping attempts on items. Again, never click the link in such a text. Instead, confirm shipping status with the company you ordered an item from or check with the U.S. Postal Service and commercial shipping companies.
If you are unsure about an online retailer, visit the Better Business Bureau on the web to check for reported scams, or to report possible scams you come across.
