BBB Says Watch Out for Christmas Scams

The Northeast Georgia Better Business Bureau is warning people to be on the lookout for a number of common holiday scams.

Some of the most well-known holiday scams include look alike websites with URLs that use the names of well-known brands along with extra words, fake shipping notifications, phony charities, pop-up ads or e-mails offering free gift cards, free USB drives, social media gift exchanges, and anyone asking for unusual forms of payment, like prepaid debit cards or wire transfers.

Officials with the Better Business Bureau urge people to make sure they are using only legitimate websites, do research on charities before donating, make sure computers are secure and up to date on anti-virus and malware software, and protect personal information.

To find out more information on scams and prevention, go online to www.bbb.org/atlanta.