Post by sherlew99 on Nov 28, 2013 12:00:47 GMT -6
Clever Holiday Ripoff Scams Video
One thing that caught my attention in this video is the fact that some holiday scammers are scratching off the silver bits on cards and recording the numbers. Then all they have to do is go online and track the card, then snag the goods as soon as the card is activated. The upside of this is that it's easy to see that the silver is scratched off. I'd report any previously scratched card found on the rack to a store employee.
Another thing that people do is follow package delivery trucks around. Once they see something sitting on the doorstep they sneak right up and grab it. The solution on this one is also simple. Just require a signature on all packages delivered.
Link to video.
One thing that caught my attention in this video is the fact that some holiday scammers are scratching off the silver bits on cards and recording the numbers. Then all they have to do is go online and track the card, then snag the goods as soon as the card is activated. The upside of this is that it's easy to see that the silver is scratched off. I'd report any previously scratched card found on the rack to a store employee.
Another thing that people do is follow package delivery trucks around. Once they see something sitting on the doorstep they sneak right up and grab it. The solution on this one is also simple. Just require a signature on all packages delivered.
Link to video.