12 DAYS OF SCAMMING
'Tis the season to shop, especially online. Scientists refer to this time of year as holiday euphoria, meaning, the closer consumers get to buying deadlines, the more distracted they get and the less likely they are to follow the necessary precautions to stay scam-free. During this time, consumers have a higher propensity to shop on websites that have no security, buy without doing research, make purchases on websites that have sprung up overnight, use weak passwords, and click on social media sights offering 'good deals'.
The best defense against scammers is you. Staying web-safe means employing all the tips we've provided over the years. If you need a reminder of safe online buying click here for tips.
Don't let potential scammers take the fun out of the season. Have fun shopping for that perfect gift, but make sure you don't add a scammer to your gift-giving list.
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Denver District Attorney's Office.
Beth
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