With holiday jingles ringing in the air, many shoppers are gearing up for the season by stocking up on christmas decorations. From classic red and green baubles to dazzling shimmering metallics, festive adornments are a must for any home this year. But beware of flashy online ads claiming to sell popular christmas decor clearance sales online with unbelievable 70%-90% off discounts. These bogus clearance sale scams are being promoted on social media through sponsored video and image advertisements, and direct victims to criminal-run websites that steal payment and personal information.
The fake clearance sale ads feature attention-grabbing headers like “Christmas Clearance Sale! 90% Off Trees, Ornaments, and Decorations” and prominent logos from top holiday brands to boost credibility. Once a victim clicks the ad, they’re redirected to sophisticated fake ecommerce sites that impersonate real online holiday stores down to their exact website layouts and product listings. These fake websites then pocket all payment information, never ship products, and sometimes send low-quality knockoff items that are nothing like what was advertised.
The best protection is to apply heavy skepticism to unrealistic discounts, scrutinize unfamiliar sites for red flags, and only shop on major brand sites. Review financial accounts and credit reports, consider a credit freeze, update passwords, use two-factor authentication, and stay vigilant by checking fraud reporting sites regularly. And if you’ve been targeted by one of these bogus Christmas clearance sales, promptly report it to the appropriate authorities so they can help limit your damage.
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