Holiday Purchases Online Means Increased Scams, Identity Thefts
December 24th, 2009 meg
As on-line holiday purchases have just passed the $10 million mark, cyber criminals are taking note and increasingly looking to the internet to scam consumers.
According to a recent FTC survey, identity theft continues to top the charts for consumer complaints, with 313,982 last year alone, a 21% increase from 2007.
Consumers are reminded to not give our crucial information such as credit card and bank account numbers without confirming the legitimacy of the business.
In addition, shoppers are reminded to keep records of online transactions and to store financial information in a safe place.
