The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers about scams that include fake ads posing as big retailers such as Target and Walmart.
SAN DIEGO — Last-minute back-to-school shopping is leaving some families desperate for deals on hard-to-find supplies.
First came supply chain issues, then inflation. And now there are new warnings for shoppers to avoid back to school scams.
“We usually try and stick with big names, Amazon, Target,” said Krista Mallon, East County mother.
The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers about scams that include fake ads posing as big retailers such as Target and Walmart.
Cyber security experts said they’ve found over 2,000 domains using a variation of the Amazon name and that’s not all of them.
Once you submit your credit card information, the con-artists have your money, and the fraudulent charges start racking up.
Tips to protect yourself
- To avoid falling for this scam, the BBB said make sure the website address has an “s” at the end of http with a lock icon in front of it.
- The BBB also recommends that you use your credit card and not debit card or a reputable online payments system that…
