As holiday shopping continues and is expected to surpass pandemic levels, shopping scams are rising and getting more sophisticated.
Phishing emails will trick you by appearing to be from legitimate companies, such as banks or credit card companies. They often contain a link directing you to a fake website that looks like the real company’s. When you enter your personal information on the fake website, the scammers steal it.
Google experts say you can prevent becoming a victim by slowing down. Verify the link is legitimate by calling the company and ensuring all spelling is correct and accurate.
Other preventative tips Google says you can take to stay safe this holiday shopping season include using your e-mail features to customize what you receive in your inbox and personalize your ad experience, tailoring what you see.
