As you head online to take advantage of Cyber Monday and support local charities on Giving Tuesday, you should take caution of all the places your personal information could be heading. According to CNBC, nearly $20 billion was spent online between Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2021, with another $2.7 billion donated to charities on Giving Tuesday. Technology makes it easier for money to exchange hands, whether to charities and businesses or scammers posing as them. Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski says they have received several calls related to scammers because, as much as you know about technology, many people need to learn more about it.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection issued some advice for you to stay safe and keep money in your pocket for Giving Tuesday. Some tips included watching for imposter websites and social media profiles, looking up the information for charitable organizations, and ensuring you know where and how you are making your donations. Joski has more tips on how to protect yourself from holiday-related scams below.
FROM SHERIFF MATT JOSKI
Although I have made the issue of frauds and scams the topic of many articles, there seems to be an increase in the number of calls we continue to receive, and unfortunately there continues to be honest people falling victim to these types of crimes. As we approach the holiday season, there will no doubt be an increase in this type of activity as these…
