"Check bank transactions": this is how the National Police wants you not to be scammed this Christmas

With Christmas approaching, it is common for people to buy more gifts than during the rest of the year (with the exception of Black Fridayperhaps, although in some ways it is almost the same). What has changed over the years is the way of making these purchases: now many of them are made online.

As expected, cybercriminals are very aware of this and take advantage of these dates to carry out all types of scams, from typical scams based on phishingeven elaborate campaigns to confuse consumers. So much so, that The National Police does not cease its efforts to use its own social networks to warn users.

How not to fall for Christmas scams

Buying is easier than ever thanks to the Internet, that’s true, you just need to enter an online store, choose something, and in a short time you have it at home. You don’t even have to go to the store, and you can compare opinions, prices and whatever you want. However, there is a price to pay: Buying online is less safe than doing so in a conventional store.

This has been warned by the National Police on numerous occasions, just as it has spoken about how convenient it is not to leave your personal data when you receive a shipment from Amazon and things like that. It must be taken into account that, in these cases, it is not only about data theft or personality impersonation, but Cybercriminals can leave your account at zero.

To make your purchases safer there are a series of recommendations that the authorities have decided to share publicly. Some tips that, although they do not completely eliminate the threat, will make life quite complicated for criminals. For a start, Always buy from trusted pages, which provide you with a guarantee above all.

In second place, avoid suspicious links at all costs. These can not only take you to fraudulent portals that imitate and impersonate the originals, but they can also infect your computer or mobile device. Sometimes it can be difficult to recognize a suspicious link, but if you have doubts, try to avoid it by all means so you don’t have to regret it.

Always keep an eye on your bank account

Other recommendation of the National Police is to review the privacy and returns policy of any digital store in which you buy. Basically so that, if later when the item you purchased arrives it doesn’t fit exactly what it was supposed to be, you can send it back without problems.

But above all, it is worth heeding his last advice: Always check your bank details. This way you will avoid scams of all kinds and, if necessary, you will be able to alert your bank if any type of irregularity has occurred. It may seem like an exaggerated measure, but it is not. If you get used to doing it, you will gain peace of mind.

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