News Release
INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to watch for scams while finishing their holiday shopping this year.
“As the new year approaches, many Hoosiers are taking advantage of the time they have off of work by last-minute shopping to get the best post-holiday deals,” Rokita said. “Although there are great sales going on, everyone should keep their eyes open in order to expose these potential fraudsters.”
Scammers are known to look for rushed, unsuspecting victims.
“In a pinch, it can be easy to overlook some of the common signs of a scam,” Rokita said. “I encourage everyone to slow down and really look into the holiday deals in front of them. Some of them really might be too good to be true.”
Rokita offered the following tips for avoiding falling victim to scams:
- When shopping online, stick to secure websites that have “https” in the address (or a lock icon) rather than just an unsecured “http” site.
- Pay by credit card when online shopping. Always review your monthly statements for charges you don’t recognize. You can reverse charges or dispute a charge with your credit card company if necessary. It is more difficult to dispute charges on your debit card or obtain cash back.
- If you are purchasing gift cards, make sure you know the expiration date, as well as the terms that apply to the card. Keep receipts associated with gift cards in case they do not get properly activated to the amount you paid.
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