MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – The following information was provided by Navigator Credit Union:
For most of us, the holidays are full of giving, getting and goodwill. But some bad actors use the holidays to take advantage of people’s generous spirits. Navigator Credit Union breaks down five holiday scams to watch out for.
Phishing emails or texts Phishing scams can happen all year long and take different forms, but they’re often email or text scams. For example, you might get an email that looks like a company you trust, telling you about a special offer or prize. You click the link to go to what appears to be the company’s official site but is a dummy site. You’re asked to put in personal information to claim your offer. Now, your information is in the wrong hands. Your best bet is to ignore emails and texts from people you don’t know and never click on unfamiliar links. When in doubt, log in to your account or contact the company directly to see if the message is legitimate.
Holiday mail scam When you’re expecting a lot of packages over the holidays, shippers will often provide updates on the status of orders. Knowing this, scammers will send fake delivery notification texts, in hopes that you’ll click on the link and share personal information. Look closely at delivery notifications and email updates and remember, delivery companies will never ask for your personal information such as your social security number or credit card number to find your delivery.
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