Before purchasing anything, shoppers should verify the identity of a seller by researching and checking reviews. — Image by Hannes Edinger from Pixabay
With the holiday season in full swing, the FBI is urging consumers to be aware of scams that could cost them hard-earned money and personal information.
Americans lost a total of US$309mil (RM1.4bil) in online scams last year, according to the Internet Crime Complaint Center's 2023 report. The centre reported that it often receives an influx of complaints at the beginning of each year, pointing to a connection with the previous holiday season's shopping scams.
