Look Out For Fake Websites When Shopping Online @McAfeeConsumer

8 Dec 2012 · 1 min

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Robert Siciliano warns about fake retailer websites, malicious apps, and scam texts during holiday shopping. Check URLs carefully, download apps only from official stores, and verify text messages before clicking links.

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As you start making your Christmas list and checking it twice, there are some things you can do to make sure you don't become a victim of a holiday scam. McAfee releasing the 12 Scams of Christmas, the most dangerous online scams out there this holiday season. First, beware of phony websites. They're designed to look like legit retailers, but they'll steal your personal information instead. Another problem, malicious mobile apps. You download the app from a third party and it infects your mobile phone. And if an offer seems too good to be true, you know the cliché, it probably is.
The new iPad and iPhone are big lures for bad guys this season. There might be phony tricks and games and websites that you want to visit to get discounts or downloads or even free products. Don't believe it, just click delete.
If you do plan to use your mobile phone, watch for fake texts. Don't click on a link if you don't know the sender, just delete that text. And finally, don't fall for scams on your news feed on Facebook or Twitter. Scammers sending out links that promise some great deals— trust us, they're scams.