The New Year is a great time to make positive changes in your life. It’s also a new opportunity for scammers to take advantage of you.
Greensboro, NC — Start the new year off right by avoiding scams. Her Lechelle Yates of the Better Business Bureau shared some resolutions for a fraud-free year and warnings about how scammers will try to capitalize on her 2023 growth.
resolution
- I resolve to be wary of emails.
- I will never send money to strangers.
- Resolve to do your research before buying online.
- I commit to using my best judgment when sharing personal information.
- I am determined to make social media smart.
weight loss scam
There is one solution that many people do and it can get you in trouble with scammers. trying to lose weight.
- Promises are too good to be true
- Claiming that the product quickly “melts,” “washes out,” “burns,” or “dissolves” unwanted fat
- It is written that it is a product introduced in Shark Tank
- Contains harmful ingredients
Fraudulent Sales Techniques:
- Program cancellation can be difficult
- I’m trying to make a one-time purchase, but…
- Signed up for a subscription
- hard to cancel
- No refund possible
- Beware of ads/recommendations that promise “miracle” results
- Do not trust celebrity endorsements
- corporate research
- Beware of free trial offers
Choose a fraud-free side job
Taking surveys for money might be an option if you’re looking for a side hustle in the new year.
Tips for choosing an investigation side hustle
- Beware of Survey Fraud
- Know payment methods and amounts
- Check site reviews before signing up
- Check privacy policy
- Make sure your antivirus is up to date
- Be careful with your personal data
- Two Legitimate Survey Platforms: Survey Junkie and Swagbucks
Beware of fake coupons
Everyone loves to be pretty. Scammers know it, and counterfeit coupons are a popular way to steal your identity and money.
- find coupons online
- worth more than the real thing
- Coupon service registration and payment required
- I do not receive coupons. Even if you receive it, it is fake.
- Giving personal information and credit card numbers to strangers
- If the deal is too good to be true…it is!
- Check the coupon issuer
- Think twice before clicking links in emails
- read the coupon
- Do not trade personal information for rewards
- Search for coupon scams
