BEWARE OF SCAMMERS: Don’t Let Criminals Ruin Your Online Christmas Shopping on Cyber Monday
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on’t Let Criminals Ruin Your Online Christmas Shopping on Cyber MondayBy Wayne Ivey, Brevard County Sheriff // November 26, 2023
Spread the loveIf it sounds too good to be true, it probably isABOVE VIDEO: Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey has an important Crime Prevention message to keep you and your family safe as the busiest online shopping day of the year, “Cyber Monday.”
Use a credit card for online orders. It is easier to dispute and mediate fraudulent charges with a credit card than a debit card
– Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey has an important Crime Prevention message to keep you and your family safe as the busiest online shopping day of the year, “Cyber Monday.”
Avoid websites with odd or incorrect spellings of legitimate companies. Domain names that include hyphens are often red flags.
Beware of bogus websites promising unbelievable deals. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Be wary of “delivery failure” or “order confirmation” emails for items you did not order. These may be used to gain a consumer’s personal information.
Use a credit card for online orders. It is easier to dispute and mediate fraudulent charges with a credit card than a debit card.
Use strong passwords for credit cards and bank accounts.
Consumers who believe fraud has taken place can contact the department’s consumer protection and information hotline at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or, for Spanish speakers, 1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832).
