Be wary of these internet scams
Jan 07, 2022
3 minutes
BY LETITIA WATSON
THE Covid-19 pandemic, joblessness and the holiday season all give crooks an opportunity to trick consumers. When people are under financial pressure and have to live frugally they’re more likely to fall for gimmicks about saving or making money.
Often social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp are used to put out the bait with clickable links that can download viruses onto your computer or cellphone.
And if you’ve disclosed personal information, it could be used for identity fraud. Here are some of the common scams doing the rounds.
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