{"id":814,"date":"2018-11-25T07:27:19","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T07:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kvrsingapore.com\/blog\/?p=814"},"modified":"2023-02-09T06:35:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T06:35:19","slug":"5-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-cyber-monday-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kvrsingapore.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-cyber-monday-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Cyber Monday Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Cyber Monday around the corner, you are all geared up to grab the exciting deals may for gadgets gift for your kids<\/a> or for shopping things for yourself. It is a great opportunity to save big on wonderful deals available online.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, it is the time when hackers and cyber criminals get into a scene to target online shoppers. Since shoppers are after the deals, they rarely care for security issues while shopping. May be they give their credit card number to grab iPhone X on S$500. Or they would be lured by 90% off being given on LCD TV.<\/p>\n

The point is here that cybercriminals are ready to bait out carefree shoppers. It is noteworthy that e-commerce scams<\/a> shot up by 58 percent<\/a> this year so far in Singapore. According to Singapore Police Force, most cybercrimes has been operated by foreign syndicates located remotely.<\/p>\n

Make sure that you don\u2019t fall for any Cyber Monday malicious gimmick by following the tips given below.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Click on a Suspicious Link<\/h2>\n

Avoid clicking on a suspicious link as it may be sent by a scammer. Generally, these emails are luring as they have a promotional link that is seemed to be from a legitimate vendor. They carry malicious malware to be injected into your system to collect the information or corrupt the data. Therefore, you shouldn\u2019t open them. Just delete them. Or you can confirm if it\u2019s really a deal by visiting that retailer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Trust Fake Coupons<\/h2>\n

Fake coupons are likely to occur on social media or WhatsApp during Cyber Monday or other shopping events. To look authentic, they contain an image of retailer\u2019s logo and instructions to claim them. Spoof coupons also promise big off or gifts that are too good to be true. The reality is that they are cleverly designed to trap you.<\/p>\n

Here are some more clues that help you identify fake coupons\u2026<\/p>\n