Eid al -Ata shopping .. Be prepared and beware of fraud …
Mario McCarey*
The banquet is a time to celebrate, give and interact with others, but it creates a great opportunity to target consumers in ways to deceive and fraudulent tricks of fraudsters. Knowing their tricks to prevent fraud and take simple precautions to protect yourself when shopping online, thereby focusing on enjoying the Eid Spirit, even if it is promised.
Increases the wave of fraudulent
Electronic scam is rapidly increasing as shopping for festive season has changed to the world, where fraudsters are trying to exploit this season by fake sites, “electronic construction” news and “attractive offers more than logical.” Worldwide, conflict attacks targeting brands in the retail industry have increased by up to 2000 % during the basic shopping seasons, which shows the growth of these threats and their prevalence.
Consumers participating in the questionnaire in Jordan are 44 % fraud, while 14 % of them have been subjected to many occasions. Although consumers who have been included in the survey in Jordan have a little confidence in the ability to find 50 % of the scams, 98 % of them are worried that their family or friends may be killed in fraud. 89 %believe that digital generation X users are very vulnerable to online fraud. As digital transactions are increasing, staying in knowledge is the best way to protect you.
General Fraud Methods to Be Clear:
. Once they get it, they can access the accounts, which can endanger money and personal data. The main risk mark is an unexpected demand for resetting the password or updating account information due to data penetration, which refers to 78 %of respondents as a very suspicious matter.
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. Therefore, it is recommended to donate only through the web sites for reliable charity works, and avoid requests for payment of gift cards.
Travel -Related Fraud: Millions of people travel during the holidays, fraudsters target the hotel, holidays and airport to steal data and money. Fake sites offer cheaper concessions at low prices at attracting victims, then impose additional charges for services and disconnect with travelers who are stuck without money, and use fake ads through communication centers to promote fake sites, leading to conversations with fake “customer service”, stolen data and personal information. In modern methods, there is an impersonation of travel companies to send a false email, claiming that booking has been canceled, when credit card information is being booked for travel.
Tips to maintain security
The sites check the sites: Check the URL addresses for the sites you visit and make sure you are on the official website of the shopping location, and the address begins with “HTTPS”.
A Be careful in the benefits that are unfairly beautiful: Avoid in a way that is unreasonable, do not pay in ways that are difficult to recover such as cryptocurrencies, bank transfers or gift cards.
Repeat PARGET Purchase Alerts: To get immediate notifications for all transactions, take time off for procurement awareness in your accounts, and immediately inform the bank any suspicious and unauthorized act.
Protect Codes Verification Index: (OTP): Never participate in a manner or any important information, even with a person who claims to be a representative of the bank or government.
The Beware on Emails and Strange Calls: Check directly from the company or company before sharing any details.
With the use of digital allowances, consumers are expecting a large amount of protection. Retail traders, banks and support service providers can develop confidence through advanced documentary activities such as text guarantees and security symbols. According to a study “Visa Stay Safe”, 78 % of consumers in Jordan feel very safe when they are asked to confirm their identity through a text symbol, while more than half of them are valued in the presence of safety symbols.
By retaining awareness and following some simple precautionary measures, you can experience without a safe shopping experience and tension during the party.
* Vice President and Director of Arabic East Region on Visa
