FRAUD & SCAM Advisory: 11.01.2023
Taking a break from our various threads, today please allow me to re-share our FRAUD & SCAM Advisory: 11.01.2023. Acknowledging that I culled and consolidated the following information from various technology and banking sources. One of the most common and popular activities these days are web-based transactions. This is NOT a marketing stunt but I'm mentioning McAfee WebAdvisor as one of the popular tools to check the legitimacy of an online store and this offers free downloadπππ- Ensure the URL bar is secured via 'https'
- Check the CONTACT US page. Validate it.
- Review the company's social media presence
- Double check domain names like 'Yah00.com'
- Watch out for grammar & typos, that's a no-no
- Verify the site's WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY.
- Run a scan for virus, phishing and malware
- Validate the site with the Google Safe Browser Transparency Report and it's free @ https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search
- Lastly, WALK AWAY if it's too good to be true
- Do a GOOGLE SEARCH. Look into the customer review and feedback pages will tell on a company's TRUSTWORTHINESS
- Check the company website. Look for RED FLAGS [e.g. doubtful contact info]
- Check the company's legal webpage. Every legit company has a LEGAL PAGE
- Check for SECURE modes of payment
- If feasible, visit the company address