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Just Pinned to Unlock Your Phone?: 7 Scams to Watch Out for on Black Friday and Cyber Monday With Christmas approaching shops feverishly publicize their best deals. But you cant let supposed bargains go to your head. Companies rely on this momentary weaknessand so do cybercriminals. Can you spot a Black Friday scam? How do you know if an online store is legit? How can you avoid fake sales? Heres what to look out for this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 1. Bait and Switch: Online and In-Store Variants You might be tempted to enter competitions to fill the void left in your bank balance after the festivities. But free items can sometimes be a scam. These typically come in the form of bait and switch fraud. Cybercriminals dangle expensive items in front of your eyes and ask you to enter a draw where a number of lucky participants win for example a new iPhone. To be in with a chance of winning you need to enter a few personal details and fill out a survey. Scammers can use this to collect sensitive data or benefit from a pay-per-click scheme. Never enter private details on sites you dont trust. Only use sites youve used before or that have been personally recommended to you by family or friends. You rely on certain companies throughout the rest of the year. Its churlish not to use them again in the run-up to Christmas. However we can be tempted away if a more obscure site offers something unique and/or limited. This doesnt mean you cant use smaller names but shop around. Businesses with exclusive products might sell stock through eBay Etsy or as a third-party seller on Amazon. Dont become paranoid about this. Most sites are honest and only want to give you a good service. Just remember to check for signs of encryption (like an SSL certificate) and pay using a credit card and/or PayPal. Bricks-and-mortar stores may also use the bait and switch method. Instead of collating private information they advertise a product thats out of stock. They then console you by offering an inferior product; sometimes however they show you a more expensive item. Either way.. #android #iPhone #phone #phones #mobile #Apple @leomessi @katyperry @selenagomez @richardbranson https://www.makeuseof.c https://ift.tt/2Be5p0l

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