NPR - In a recent AARP survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. adults, nearly 9 out of 10 reported that someone had targeted them or they had fallen for some type of scam during the holiday season in the past year. Common schemes include fake shipping notifications, stolen packages and fake donation requests. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shtips on how to protect yourself.ares with Life Kit the top schemes she's been seeing this season and
🎁 Before using a vendor that is new to you, search their name plus
"scam," "fraud," and "complaint" to see other customers' experiences.
Use this information as a guide.
🎁 Avoid fake gift cards by buying the ones that are close to the front of the store and have more eyes on them. You can also purchase electronic gift cards instead of physical ones.
🎁 If an unexpected text from UPS or FedEx requests your personal information, contact the company’s customer service line separately and confirm that a package is indeed coming your way.
🎁 Avoid fake gift cards by buying the ones that are close to the front of the store and have more eyes on them. You can also purchase electronic gift cards instead of physical ones.
🎁 If an unexpected text from UPS or FedEx requests your personal information, contact the company’s customer service line separately and confirm that a package is indeed coming your way.
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