Watch out for these 12 scams this holiday season
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For most people, the holiday season is a time for giving. But for fraudsters and scammers, it's a time for taking.
For most people, the holiday season is a time for giving. But for fraudsters and scammers, it's a time for taking.
Ontario Provincial Police are reminding people to be aware of a dozen common scams during the holiday season.
Killaloe OPP say they have investigated several gift card scams, offers involving bank loans and credit line scams, and emergency gift card scams in the last few weeks.
Here are 12 popular holiday scams you should stay on the lookout for this holiday season.
If you see a huge, flashy discount ad that redirects you to a website that looks like the legimitate manufacturer's, be careful. It might be a fake.
If you're selling things online, be wary of payment offers that are more than the asking price. And make sure you receive a legitimate payment before you sent the product.
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