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Brenda wanted to a take a break from her Holiday Shopping so she stopped for a coffee at popular chain coffee shop. Realizing she could log in on the public Wi-Fi she decided to make good use of her time and order a few more gifts online. This was good news for a potential scammer, but not good news for Brenda.
When Brenda relayed to her son that she was shopping online, he immediately warned her about scammers and suggested she review her security settings on her phone and tablet. Using a public WIFI connection is a great way for hackers to capture your credit card number due to the lack of security.
This is just one of many scams that AARP is tracking through their Fraud Watch Network
AARP in St. Louis is Here to Protect You from Holiday Scams
The holidays promote the season for giving. Scammers are only focused on the on the business of taking. Here are three tips to help you avoid being taken:
1. Don’t use public WI-FI when using sensitive financial information or to make purchases with your credit card
2. If you give to a charity, make sure it is registered with the Secretary of State and ask how much money goes to the charitable organization or cause
3. Take care of yourself. If you become sick or run down, you may be vulnerable and not recognize a scam.
If you are suspicious or sense what you experience is a fraud or scam, please call AARP at 877-908-3360.
Visit the AARP Fraud Watch website
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