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Are you expecting the perfect Christmas gift to arrive at your door?
If so, the FTC is raising awareness and warning holiday shoppers to beware of scammers.
In a press release Thursday, the FTC said scammers are sending fake invoices and fraudulent shipping letters.
The government organization warned that these scammers have malicious intentions and are trying to steal consumer personal information.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned online shoppers to be wary of scammers during the holiday season. (iStock/iStock)
Like many scams, the FTC said scammers will mimic what many companies will do and send confirmation emails and text messages after the order.
However, a near-identical message from the scammer will trick consumers by asking them to click on a link.
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Scammers may say a consumer missed a delivery attempt and ask them to click on a link to reschedule the delivery, the FTC said. Or it could be said that the item is ready to ship but the consumer needs to update their shipping preferences.
Other scams create a sense of urgency by saying that if the consumer does not respond immediately, they will return the package to the sender.
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The authorities say so The scammer hopes that the victim will click on the link, which will immediately prompt them to enter personal information, including: online banking information, social media accounts, and email addresses.
The FTC warned that clicking on the link from the scammer could also install malware on the victim’s phone or computer that will steal personal information.
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what should be done:
- If you get a message about an unexpected package delivery, an invoice for something you didn’t order, or anything else that asks you to click a link or call a number, don’t do it.
- If you think the message may be legitimate, contact the shipping company using a phone number or website that you know is real. Do not use the information in the message.
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- If you think it might be related to something you recently ordered, go to the site where you purchased the item and look for the shipping and delivery status there.
“No matter the time of year, it’s always a good idea to protect your personal information,” the FTC said.
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