Summary
Online shoppers face risks from scams as the holiday season approaches. These scams have cost people a lot of money in past years, so it's important to be careful when shopping online. Experts share tips on how to avoid these scams.
Key Facts
- Scammers are targeting holiday shoppers looking for good deals online.
- In the past year, fraudulent items and non-deliveries resulted in over $700 million in losses.
- Alissa Abdullah from Mastercard provides insights on this issue.
- Fake or never-delivered items are common online scams during the holiday season.
- Be cautious when shopping online to avoid being scammed.
- Learning how to identify legitimate deals can help protect consumers.
- Security experts suggest ways to recognize and prevent online fraud.
