Dangerous Online Scams: Fake eTail Websites @McAfeeConsumer

19 Dec 2012 · 1 min

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This content was created by Robert Siciliano. This content was uploaded by Robert Siciliano. This is a YouTube video titled "Dangerous Online Scams: Fake eTail Websites @McAfeeConsumer" (created 2012-12-19). It appears to be a short consumer-security/news segment with two speakers warning viewers about holiday online scams — referencing McAfee’s "12 Scams of Christmas," fake retail websites, scam emails and social-media offers, fraudulent charity sites after Hurricane Sandy (advising users to go to redcross.org), and cautions for Cyber Monday shoppers.

With the holiday shopping season now upon us, consumers are being warned about dangerous online scams. Earlier today, the online security company McAfee released its 12 Scams of Christmas. They say you need to be aware of fake retail websites, emails with offers that seem too good to be true, and scams are even popping up on social media. If you don't plan to donate to charity, you don't want to be fooled either.
Be aware of fake charities this season with Hurricane Sandy. Bad guys are setting up websites all over the— all over the internet designed to get you to click links and to enter your personal information. Just go to redcross.org.
Experts say nearly half of Americans planning to do holiday shopping online intend to shop on Cyber Monday, so be careful when entering your personal information.