Gas is getting more expensive by the week, so you might be considering ways to reduce your fuel bill. You might get an email from a gas station offering a discount for downloading their app.
But is the offer legit? You need to tread carefully now as a bunch of gas scams has gone viral.
Read on to see how you can save money on fuel while not giving away personal information.
Here’s the backstory
A listener of “The Kim Komando Show” noticed that many gas stations offer discount incentives if you fill up with them rather than the competition. It usually involves downloading an app, signing up for the station’s email newsletter or getting their fuel card.
With everybody tightening the fuel belts, the listener wants to know how safe these incentives are and what you should look out for before agreeing to anything.
If you want a few cents off through a newsletter, the most critical aspect is to ensure you signup through the correct website. Don’t follow a random link from an unsolicited email or text. Also, never give away more information than what you are comfortable with.
Many gas station emails and apps aren’t scams, but you should be cautious. Google has also rolled out some changes to Maps, which will now suggest the most fuel-efficient route to your destination.
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