The holiday shopping season, as you may have noticed, has come early this year. Holiday Scam #2: Coupon ScamsCoupon scams happen when someone clicks on an ad that appears to be from a popular retailer offering a significant coupon. When in doubt, visit the retailer’s official website to clarify if what you’re seeing is a real deal or a deceptive lure. Another option some online retailers like Amazon AMZN provide is pickup at a secure location for no extra charge. Holiday Scam #5: Cyber Monday ScamsAvoid clicking on advertisements and stick to shopping directly through retailer’s official websites to avoid scams like these.

Source: Forbes November 11, 2020 14:48 UTC