The holidays are the perfect time for spending time with family and friends, eating good food, and shopping! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the year’s biggest shopping days and are just around the corner. However, they are also prime times for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. Beware of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams, and learn some tips to stay safe from phishing.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Phishing Scams
Phishing is a type of online fraud where criminals try to steal your personal information by sending you emails or texts that look like they’re from a legitimate company. They might get you to click on a malicious link, enter personal information on a fake website, or open an attachment that will install malware on your device.
Now that the internet is overflowing with scams, hacking attacks, malware, and other digital threats, everyone, from individuals to businesses, must take measures against becoming a victim. Here are some of the most common phishing scams to be aware of during Black Friday and Cyber Monday:
Gift card scam:
This phishing scam happens when you receive an email or text message offering a great deal on a gift card, usually for a well-known retailer. The message includes a link to what looks like the retailer’s website. When you click the link, you’re taken to a fake website that asks you to enter personal information or install malware.
Also, many scammers ask people to pay with gift cards pretending to be from…
