Thanksgiving Scams Warning Issued by FBI
The FBI mentioned four common scams to watch out for: non-delivery scams, where buyers pay for items online but never receive them; non-payment scams, where sellers ship goods but don't get paid; auction fraud, involving the misrepresentation of products on auction sites; and gift card fraud, where scammers request payment through prepaid cards.
FBI Issues Scam Warning To Black Friday Shoppers Using Chrome, Edge Browsers
Websites should display the "telltale" secure connection padlock in the address bar, along with "https" at the beginning of the full address.
FBI warns consumers to be wary of scammers when trying to find details
Artificial Intelligence is providing a powerful tool for scammers to use against consumers. SAN DIEGO — This is the time of year when shoppers are hunting for deals with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But the FBI is warning that criminals are also looking for people to scam.
FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Chrome, Safari And Edge Users: Scammers Are Targeting You
The FBI has issued a warning to online shoppers as holiday season scams surge, with an 89% increase in fraudulent websites reported.
FBI warns shoppers: How to avoid falling for online scams this Black Friday and holiday season
The FBI is cautioning shoppers about the growing threat of online fraud during the holiday season. The FBI emphasizes the need for vigilance as scammers target online shoppers, especially during the busy Black Friday sales.
FBI Warns Against Online Shopping Scams During Holiday Season—Here’s How To Protect Yourself
"A risky holiday." The FBI issued a new warning as Black Friday scams rise to an impressive 89% over last year, according to a cybersecurity report. The post FBI Warns Against Online Shopping Scams During Holiday Season—Here’s How To Protect Yourself first appeared on Bored Panda.
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FBI Warns Chrome, Safari And Edge Users—Do Not Buy From These Websites
Little surprise then that the FBI has released a new warning for online shoppers, setting out the sellers that must be avoided on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season. For all ...
Shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online on Black Friday. Up next? Cyber Monday
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FBI cautions shoppers against Black Friday fraud on Chrome and Edge
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales kick off, online shoppers are being warned about an alarming rise in scams. The FBI ...
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NSSF: NICS Background Checks Down 9.8 Percent for Thanksgiving Week
FBI NICS completed 169,906 background checks on Black Friday alone.
Customers, sellers could lose millions from schemes during the holidays. How to avoid scams
Law enforcement shares tips about how to avoid scammers and protect packages during the holidays, including Black Friday.