🎄 Buy only from reputable merchants.

🎄 Stay informed of common scamming tactics and remain skeptical of unsolicited calls, emails, and texts

🎄 Practice safe online behavior. Be cautious about the information you share online. Avoid oversharing personal details on social media platforms.

🎄 Don’t be pressured to purchase an item or pay for a service quickly. Take time to think, research, and talk to someone trusted. 

🎄 Regularly monitor your financial and card credit statements for unauthorized or suspicious transactions. Report any discrepancies to the credit card or financial institution immediately.

🎄 If an online deal looks too good to be true, it likely is. Be suspicious. Scammers often offer products at significantly reduced prices. 

🎄 Don’t rely on caller ID. Criminals can fake their identities and locations on phone calls.

To view the full Cybercrime and Fraud Advisory Report from the U.S. Department Of Treasury, click here.