The 4 e of July is just around the corner, which means it is time to celebrate America's independence, have an outdoor barbecue and watch fireworks. But like all great vacation, it is an ideal time for cyber criminals to scam you of your money, infect your computer with malware and possibly steal your identity.
Do not let cyber criminals ruin your patriotic celebration! Here is a list of the first three 4 e scams July and ways to protect yourself:
1. Patriotic Phishing Emails: A general rule online was never open emails from people you do not know. But what if you receive a virtual card that claims to be a friend? If the eCard told you to click a link to view the card, do not click it. It may contain malware that infect your computer. Once your computer is infected with malware, it can work as a spy - quietly on your computer and sending sensitive information from your computer for cyber criminals with your knowledge
How to protect yourself: never open suspicious emails. Keep your anti-virus software at all times and current. Add an extra layer of security by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), such as Hotspot Shield to keep all your private and secure online business. Hotspot Shield also protects against four types of malicious websites, including phishing sites, infected websites, Trojan sites, spam sites and content farms.
2. " Deceptive 4 e July sales: Be careful when shopping online to get the best deals for . 4 e July Electronics are the most popular for incredible deals - but if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably Scammers also create fake retail sites on any day. holiday as a trap to steal your credit card information
How to protect yourself :. We recommend to shop only from well-known retail stores online that you trust. always check the link in the URL. Some fraudulent phishing sites can direct you to an online retail store fake a different URL. the fake online store may look like the real online store. by shopping online also consider using a prepaid credit card.
3. False tickets to shows and events: One of the most common scams for 4 e July is selling fake tickets for shows of lights fireworks or concerts. Scammers are selling counterfeit tickets on Craigslist or in person, when these types of events are selling
How to protect yourself :. Only buy directly from the site or trusted ticket sellers such as Ticketmaster or LiveNation. Avoid non-local vendors that require you to pay by bank transfer or bank transfer, as these transactions are fraudulent. Be weary of electronic tickets, the seller can easily sell multiple copies -. In which the first owner to attend would be admitted
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